FRANKFORT, Ky. (WMDJ) – FEMA Individual Assistance is available to Kentucky renters, including students and homeowners in Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Letcher, Martin, Perry and Pike counties with losses from the February flooding and severe storms.
Federal grants can help pay for temporary housing. The initial rental grant is for a one-month or two-month period and can be reviewed for further assistance. Renters may also qualify for a grant for uninsured essential personal property losses and other disaster-related expenses.
These may include:
- Replacement or repair of necessary personal property, such as clothing, textbooks, or school supplies as well as furniture or appliances renters purchased. FEMA will not cover furniture or appliances provided by the landlord.
- Replacement or repair of tools and other job-related equipment required by the self-employed.
- Replacement or repair of primary vehicles.
- Disaster-related uninsured or out-of-pocket medical, dental, childcare, moving and storage expenses.
To apply, visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center or call 1-800-621-3362. Or you may download the FEMA app. The deadline to apply for assistance is April 25.
