FEMA Opens Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Jessamine County

Nicholasville, KY – In response to the devastating severe storms that struck Kentucky on April 2, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is launching a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) in Jessamine County.

The center, aimed at assisting affected residents, will operate from June 19 to June 23 at Providence School, 200 Computrex Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356, open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.

The MDRC will provide crucial resources and support to disaster survivors, including information from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Services available at the center include assistance with federal aid applications, disaster loan processing, and updates to existing applications. Additionally, survivors can learn about various other resources available to aid in their recovery.

FEMA’s financial assistance programs may cover basic home repairs and other uninsured, disaster-related needs such as childcare, transportation, medical, funeral, or dental expenses.

Additional Disaster Recovery Centers Open Across Kentucky

In addition to the Jessamine County location, FEMA has established several other Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Kentucky to support those affected:

• Boyd County: Boyd County Emergency Management Office, 12327 Anthony Drive, Ashland, KY 41102.
• Carter County: Members Choice Credit Union, 438 Interstate Drive, Grayson, KY 41143.
• Fayette County: Emergency Operations Center, 115 Cisco Road, Lexington, KY 40504.
• Greenup County: Greenup County Courthouse, 301 Main St., Greenup, KY 41114.
• Henry County: 4H Community Center, 1106 Castle Highway, Eminence, KY 40019.
• Union County: Senior Citizens Building, 225 North Richards Lane, Morganfield, KY 42437.

These centers are open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Local time varies.

Applying for FEMA Assistance

Survivors can also apply for FEMA assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or using the FEMA mobile app. Relay service users should provide FEMA with their service number.

For more information, residents are encouraged to visit the nearest Disaster Recovery Center or use the online resources provided by FEMA.