McCracken FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opening; request for rest of western Kentucky sent to feds

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in eight of the first 13 Kentucky counties approved for individual assistance for April's floods. McCracken County is included in the first group of counties.

Meanwhile, the governor is now requesting public assistance for 64 additional counties in which FEMA has validated damage. Western Kentucky counties in that request include Caldwell, Calloway, Graves, Hickman, Lyon and Trigg. 

He also renewed his request for approval for hazard mitigation for the entire state.

The McCracken County recovery center will be set up at 3700 Coleman Road in Paducah.

Survivors in McCracken County who have disaster-caused damage or loss can send their first name and address to the email address recovery@mccrackencountyky.gov  .

FEMA specifically says to not include your last name or your phone number. They will use your first name and address only, so that a FEMA representative can visit your home.

Families in the first 13 counties approved for Individual Assistance – Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford – can visit any DRC for recovery assistance and to apply for federal aid. 

Click here to view the hours and locations of the Disaster Recovery Centers. The centers are opening following President Donald Trump's partial approval of the Governor's April 11 request for a Major Disaster Declaration.

How to Apply: Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at 800-621-FEMA (3362) or by using the FEMA App. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or other similar service, can give FEMA the number for that service.

When applying for assistance, make sure:
- You apply for the correct declaration (April Flood DR-4864).
- You upload your documents online via the FEMA App or by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Your damaged home is your primary residence.
- You haven't received assistance for the same losses from another source, including insurance.
- You are able to be reached by FEMA at the contact information you provide in the application.

If you disagree with FEMA's decision, you may appeal:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
- In person at a Disaster Recovery Centers, which will open in coming days.  
- Or by mail or fax.