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. 

"State and local officials have estimated millions of dollars in disaster recovery costs for debris removal, emergency protective measures, damaged infrastructure and mounting overtime work. This federal assistance is critical as our communities clean up and rebuild after these natural disasters," said Congressman Rogers, Dean of the House."Massive damages were sustained from the May EF-4 tornado at the London-Corbin Airport, South Kentucky RECC and many other public structures and utilities. Our communities simply cannot afford the growing recovery costs without federal assistance, so we deeply appreciate President Trump's approval."

President Trump previously approved individual assistance for both disaster declarations, activating federal assistance for individuals and families who were impacted by the storms. The deadline to apply for individual assistance has been extended to August 22 for the May 16-17 tornado and severe storms. 

The following counties are now eligible for public assistance from the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred on May 16-17, 2025 (DR-4875): Adair, Barren, Breathitt, Butler, Caldwell, Carlisle, Casey, Christian, Clay, Clinton, Crittenden, Estill, Jackson, Knott, Knox, LaRue, Laurel, Lee, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, McCreary, Menifee, Metcalfe, Owsley, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Spencer, Todd, Trigg, Union, Warren, and Wayne Counties.

The following counties are now eligible for public assistance from the severe storms and flooding that occurred April 2-May 16, 2025 (DR-4864): Allen, Barren, Breathitt, Breckinridge, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Campbell, Carroll, Carter, Casey, Christian, Clark, Edmonson, Elliott, Estill, Floyd, Franklin, Gallatin, Garrard, Graves, Grayson, Green, Greenup, Hancock, Hart, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Kenton, LaRue, Lawrence, Lee, Logan, Lyon, Magoffin, Marion, Martin, McLean, Meade, Metcalfe, Morgan, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Nicholas, Owen, Owsley, Pendleton, Perry, Powell, Rockcastle, Spencer, Taylor, Trigg, Trimble, Union, Warren, Washington, Webster, Wolfe, and Woodford Counties. 

The FEMA Public Assistance Grants Portal is available online at https://grantee.fema.gov. Eligible entities can contact Congressman Rogers' office for additional information at 1-800-632-8588. 

Individuals can also apply for FEMA assistance online at https://disasterassistance.gov.

For more information about Congressman Rogers' work in Washington and at home in Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov and follow him on social media. 

Click here for more information about FEMA Public Assistance.

Click here for the amended DR-4875 Declaration.

Click here for the amended DR-4864 Declaration.

RELATED NEWS RELEASES: 

• May 22, 2025: Kentucky's Congressional Delegation Supports Governor Beshear's Request for a Third Presidential Disaster Declaration
• June 17, 2025: Congressman Rogers Recognizes First Responders in Laurel County with a Congressional Tribute
• June 18, 2025: Congressman Rogers Meets with First Responders in Pulaski County's New Situation Room for Tornado Recovery Update
• April 15, 2025: Kentucky's Congressional Delegation Supports Governor Beshear's Request for a Federal Major Disaster Declaration