FEMA Extends Deadline for Assistance After May Tornadoes in Kentucky

FEMA extends deadline for assistance after May tornadoes in Kentucky

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline for Kentucky resident impacted by the May tornadoes to apply for aid.

$56 million in federal aid approved following May tornadoes, April flooding • Kentucky Lantern

James Sexton pauses in what's left of his house in the Sunset Hills neighborhood of London, May 18, 2025. A tornado struck the area just after midnight the day before. (Photo by Michael Swensen/Getty Images)Communities hit by tornadoes in May and flooding in April will have access to around $56 million total in federal funding to repair damaged infrastructure and help with debris removal costs. President Donald Trump’s approval this week of publ…

Federal assistance approved for tornado damage, FEMA deadline extended

Those needing a helping hand following the May 16 tornado that caused widespread damage in southern Kentucky have more time for reach for one, as the deadline to apply for individual assistance has been extended to August 22.

'It's been a big relief:' More FEMA assistance heading to storm-impacted communities

President Trump announced on Tuesday that $56 million in federal funding is being sent to Kentucky in response to April and May storms, bringing relief to communities still recovering from devastating weather events.London Mayor Randall Weddle said city officials weren't expecting over $27 million to head to Kentucky communities impacted by the storms."We all celebrated," Weddle said.The funding is intended for public assistance to restore damag…

FEMA Extends May 16-17 Deadline To August 22 For Trigg, Caldwell

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Congressman Rogers Applauds President Trump / FEMA Deadline Extended for Tornado Disaster Recovery in KY

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced President Donald J. Trump's approval of public assistance in Kentucky for state and local governments, as well as some nonprofits, as recovery efforts continue from the deadly tornado in May and widespread flooding in April.  Read More …