Public Assistance approved for 64 Kentucky counties

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced on Wednesday that the White House has approved Public Assistance for 64 counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on April 2 and for 36 counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes May 16 and 17.

According to a release from the governor’s office, counties designated for Public Assistance for the April flooding include Breckinridge, Grayson, Hart, LaRue, Meade, and Nelson. LaRue County was also designated for Public Assistance for the May tornadoes. Additional counties are expected to be approved in the coming days.

Beshear said in the release: “We never gave up hope and are excited that these counties and communities are going to see the support they need and deserve.”

According to FEMA’s website, the Public Assistance Program “provides supplemental grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and certain types of private non-profits so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.”

Kentuckians looking to support survivors of the April and May severe weather may still donate to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund. Learn more or make a donation at kentucky.gov.