Three more eastern Kentucky counties now qualify for federal assistance following heavy rains earlier this summer.
The addition brings the total number of eligible counties to seven.
Breathitt, Fleming, and Perry counties have been added to the list of counties for which individual assistance is available. Grant money can be used for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners.
Disaster recovery centers for Rowan, Carter, Johnson and Trimble counties have been up and running for a few weeks. Heavy rains in July caused flash flooding, four deaths, and forced people from their homes.
