My office remains in constant contact with local and state officials as they lead the disaster recovery efforts, and we remain ready to assist in any way we can.

President Trump swiftly approved Governor Beshear's request for an emergency disaster declaration, providing federal resources for state and local emergency response. The emergency declaration authorized the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate disaster relief efforts during the early hours of the disaster.

On February 24, President Trump granted a Major Disaster Declaration triggering the release of federal funds for Individual Assistance in the following counties: Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Simpson Counties. To apply for Individual Assistance, you can visit https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4860.

If you are in need of assistance with your FEMA claim, you can reach my state office at (270) 782-8303, and one of my staff members will be happy to help.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans for Kentucky businesses, nonprofits, and residents affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides occurring Feb. 14. Under this declaration, the primary counties of Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Knott, Lee, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry and Pike are eligible for both Physical damage loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the SBA. You can learn more about the SBA loans at https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/kentucky-floods.

Disaster Recovery Centers: FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs.

You can find more information on Disaster Recovery Center locations and hours at https://www.fema.gov/locations/kentucky#block-views-block-disaster-recovery-centers-block-2.

Hazard Community and Technical College – Jolly Classroom Center
1 Community College Drive, Hazard, KY 41701
Monday-Friday: 8 am–6 pm | Saturday: 9 am–3 pm | Closed Sunday

Pike Library
126 Lee Street, Pikeville, KY 41501
Sunday-Saturday: 7 am–7 pm

Belfry Public Library
24371 US Hwy 119 North, Belfry, KY 41514
Sunday-Saturday: 7 am–7 pm

Knott County Sports Complex
450 Kenny Champion Lp #8765, Leburn, Ky 41831

Monday-Saturday: 7 am–7 pm | Sunday: 1 pm–7 pm
Floyd County Board of Education
442 KY-550, Eastern, Ky 41622
Monday-Saturday: 7 am–7 pm | Sunday: 1 pm–7 pm

Martin County Library
180 E Main St., Inez, Ky 41224
Monday-Saturday: 7 am–7 pm | Sunday: 1 pm–7 pm

For more details on Kentucky disaster relief information, please visit https://www.paul.senate.gov/services/disaster-relief/.

For the latest information about the federal government’s ongoing disaster recovery efforts in Kentucky, please visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Kentucky disaster webpage at https://www.fema.gov/disaster/declarations.

For the latest information about the Commonwealth’s ongoing disaster recovery efforts in Kentucky, including information about volunteering and donating critical supplies, please visit Kentucky Emergency Management (KY-EM)’s webpage: https://kyem.ky.gov   back...