Beshear requests FEMA aid expansion for 16 Kentucky counties

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has requested expanded disaster aid from FEMA and the Trump administration to support recovery from severe flooding that struck the state in April. Beshear is seeking individual assistance for residents in 16 additional counties, including Jefferson, Meade, and Bullitt, following a previous disaster declaration that covered 13 counties. The request also includes public assistance for 64 counties to help local governments and nonprofits with debris removal and other recovery costs. FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers have been opened in many of the initially approved counties, with more expected as additional counties are added. Beshear emphasized the importance of these funds in helping families and communities rebuild and noted plans to request aid for even more counties as assessments continue. Residents and business owners in eligible counties can apply for assistance through FEMA's website, phone line, or app.