Beshear ‘Thankful’ for Latest Round of FEMA Assistance for Kentucky Residents
The aid will reimburse emergency response and infrastructure repair costs after floods that killed six people and caused more than 8 inches of rain in some areas.
- On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that President Donald Trump approved over $9 million in Federal Public Assistance for at least 20 Kentucky counties affected by severe flooding that struck between June 17 and June 30.
- Severe flooding killed six people and forced 65 water rescues after some areas received more than 8 inches of rain during the late June event, prompting quick damage assessments by state officials.
- The approved counties include Bullitt, Butler, Clinton, Cumberland, Garrard, Grayson, Green, Hardin, Henderson, Jackson, Jessamine, Madison, Meade, Mercer, Metcalfe, Ohio, Owsley, Rockcastle, Spencer, and Wayne; Public Assistance funding helps local governments recover infrastructure repair costs.
- While Beshear said he is "thankful" for the support, he continues seeking additional federal aid for hazard mitigation and individual assistance; Sixth District Congressman Andy Barr, R-Lexington, expressed satisfaction with the news delivered by The President.
- State officials encourage Kentuckians to support flood survivors through the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund, which helps cover funeral expenses and other recovery needs as families rebuild across the Commonwealth.
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