More help is becoming available for Kentuckians impacted by the mid-February flooding and winter storms. 24 people have died as a result of the storms.
Kentucky’s Expedited Major Disaster Declaration now includes 14 counties. There are now eight Disaster Recovery Centers open. Two more opened late last week at the Breathitt County Public Library and the Clay County Health Department.
During a press conference last week, Governor Beshear said even more aid was coming to those in the affected counties.
“We also learned this week that 14 counties have been approved for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP.”
Governor Beshear also announced there is currently one Business Recovery Center open at Hazard Community and Technical College in the Jolly Classroom, with more centers on the way.
The governor said there is now help for those out of a job.
“We've also received approval to accept applications for disaster unemployment assistance from individuals in 14 counties who are out of work as a result of the severe storms beginning on February 14th.”
Kentucky’s Expedited Major Disaster Declaration now includes 14 counties
Here is a list of Disaster Recovery Centers
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