Kentucky, Trump and FEMA

Trump approves major disaster declaration for Kentucky counties affected by floods
The declaration allows the federal government to provide funds to individuals with flood damages, state and local government agencies, and some nonprofits.
White House approves individual assistance through FEMA for Kentucky flood victims
The White House already approved a request for an emergency disaster declaration, allowing federal funding to go to areas impacted by the floods. Now signed, the expedited declaration allows qualifying individuals to receive up to $43,600 in individual assistance from FEMA.
If Trump gets rid of FEMA, where would money come from to clean up Kentucky floods?
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has been a fierce defender of the beleaguered agency that the president wants to eliminate.
Cunningham says Kentucky’s initial request for disaster assistance following recent flooding different than West Virginia’s
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Homeland Security Secretary Rob Cunningham says West Virginia’s request for federal disaster assistance in connection with the recent flooding is different than the initial immediate request from the State of Kentucky.
Kentucky approved for disaster declaration, FEMA assistance in flooding recovery efforts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky has been given the green light for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government. That means public assistance from FEMA will be available for local governments and individuals in 10 counties impacted by flooding.
10 Kentucky counties approved for federal major disaster declaration
Ten eastern Kentucky counties have been approved for public and individual assistance from the federal government under a major disaster declaration. President Trump approved the declaration Monday afternoon. Those counties are Breathitt, Clay, Harlan, Knott, Lee, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry and Pike Counties.
Trump approves disaster assistance for 10 KY counties as death toll reaches 22
President Donald Trump on Monday approved expedited disaster assistance for individuals and local governments in 10 Kentucky counties after widespread flooding, said Gov. Andy Beshear. The counties are Breathitt,
‘Painful, difficult disaster’: 22 dead following Kentucky floods federal assistance approved
During the briefing, Beshear referred to the flooding as a "painful, difficult disaster" and reiterated how this was one of the worst disasters to hit Kentucky in years as the death total has risen to 22.

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How to apply for FEMA individual assistance
Kentucky residents who were affected by recent severe weather can now apply for individual assistance from FEMA.
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‘We have to be faster’: FEMA on the ground in Pike Co.
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Here’s the difference between West Virginia’s, Kentucky’s FEMA requests
Requests for federal help have already been filed in Kentucky following the fatal flooding that happened on Feb. 15 and 16.
FEMA’s interim director visits Pike County, Ky.
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FEMA assisting Knott Co. residents after flooding
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FEMA Approves More Aide for Kentucky
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Governor Beshear responds to possible loss of FEMA
According to research, about 95 percent of Americans live in a county that has received federal disaster aid since 2011.