FEMA

Flooding is Kentucky’s most frequent and costly natural disaster. Yet, only about 1% of the state’s property owners have flood insurance. As Kentuckians begin cleaning up and rebuilding from April’s deadly floods, many of them say the cost of flood insurance is out of reach as experts say major flood events are becoming more common.

FEMA has denied assistance to eight Kentucky counties affected by flooding in February. Gov. Andy Beshear says he's planning to appeal the decision.

DCEMA is a unit of the Daviess County local government tasked with preparing for and responding to natural and man-made threats, emergencies, and disasters. The agency is now working to form a new coalition of faith-based groups and churches to aid in the response and preparation of those disasters.

FEMA is rolling out new benefits and processes for disaster victims in March. Many hope it will simplify a complex system that’s prevented some in eastern Kentucky from getting all the help they may be eligible to receive.

It’s been nearly two years since a deadly string of tornadoes swept through Kentucky. The disaster is still being felt in many areas of the commonwealth and has led some communities to reassess their emergency preparedness.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is continuing its efforts to help Kentucky recover from the historic and deadly western Kentucky tornado outbreak over a year after the disaster.

The deadline has been extended for Kentucky tornado victims seeking federal aid.Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the Federal Emergency Management…

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is now offering free legal advice and crisis counseling to victims of the Dec. 10-11 tornadoes that spanned…

Kentucky residents who suffered damage or loss from the December tornadoes have until Feb. 11 to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency…

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is planning another way Kentucky residents will be able to apply for assistance following the recent deadly…