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SBA Closing Business Recovery Centers in Kentucky on Oct. 25

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is permanently closing its two remaining Kentucky Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Knott and Letcher counties on Tuesday, Oct. 25 due to a steady decrease in center activity. BRCs provide one-on-one assistance in submitting a disaster loan application for Kentucky businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters impacted […]

SBA Closing Business Recovery Centers in Clay, Perry and Pike Counties; Two Centers Remain Open; SBA Extends Physical Loan Application Deadline to Oct. 28

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is permanently closing its Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Clay, Perry, and Pike counties at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. The Centers in Knott and Letcher counties will remain open until further notice. SBA’s BRCs provide one-on-one assistance in submitting a disaster loan application for Kentucky […]

Kentucky’s Congressional Delegation Requests FEMA Flood Relief Deadline Extension

WASHINGTON, DC — The deadline for East Kentucky flood survivors to apply for federal assistance from FEMA is Wednesday, September 28, but Kentucky’s Congressional Delegation says residents need more time. In a letter to the FEMA administration, U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, Dean of the House, joined U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Sen. Rand Paul, […]

SBA Closing Kentucky Business Recovery Centers on Weekends; Centers Will Remain Open on Weekdays

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today all Kentucky Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) will be closed on weekends beginning Saturday, Sept. 17. The BRCs will remain open Monday through Friday until further notice. SBA’s BRCs provide one-on-one assistance in submitting a disaster loan application for Kentucky businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters […]

Kentucky’s Congressional Delegation Requests Higher Federal Cost Share for Flood Relief

WASHINGTON, DC —  Kentucky’s Federal Delegation sent a letter to President Biden requesting additional financial relief for counties facing exorbitant costs for debris removal and emergency protective measures as flood relief efforts continue across Eastern Kentucky’s rural communities. U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, Dean of the House, joined U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, Sen. Rand […]

Appalachia Rises: Come Hell or High Water Benefit Concert To Air On WYMT

WYMT is airing a 3-hour flood relief benefit concert tonight (Monday, August 29, 2022) from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Enjoy performances by Lee Greenwood, Tracy Lawrence, John Berry, Dillion Carmichael, and JD Shelburne, as well as live performances from T. Graham Brown, Halfway to Hazard, Taylor Austin Dye, and Tyler Booth. The benefit will stream on WYMT.com, and you...

FEMA Seeking Single and Multi-family Rental Properties to Support Disaster Survivors

FEMA is currently seeking interested, qualified owners or property-management companies to help meet the housing needs for disaster survivors by leasing their properties directly to FEMA. What is Direct Lease? Direct Lease is a form of Temporary Direct Housing assistance that allows FEMA to lease existing, ready-to-occupy residential properties for survivors whose housing needs cannot […]

KY Disaster Update from Dr. Rand Paul – August 16, 2022

Excessive rainfall caused deadly flash flooding across Eastern Kentucky recently leading to significant rescue efforts as a result of blocked roads and destroyed bridges from high water, mud slides, and downed trees. Dozens of Kentuckians are confirmed dead, with some still unaccounted for. Hundreds of homes and businesses are severely damaged or totally lost. I […]
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