Individual Assistance Program

Individual Assistance Program is sponsored by Kentucky Emergency Management Division. Offers financial assistance and essential services to individuals and households affected by disasters to help meet basic needs and support recovery efforts.

# Assistance for Individuals and Households | Kentucky Emergency Management Division # Kentucky Emergency Management Division ### Public Assistance Program Learn More Learn More about * News and Public Information * Subrecipient Monitoring * Operations and Programs * Hazardous Substance Planning and Response * Hazconnect Tier II Reporting * Search and Rescue Grant * Severe Weather Preparation * Extreme Heat Preparedness * Emergency Planning for Older Adults * Emergency Planning for Pets * Emergency Management Professionals * Kentucky Qualification System * KQS IMT Qualification Review Board * KQS EOC Qualification Review Board * Local Director Training Requirements * Training Instructor Application * Emergency Management Resources ##### Disaster Assistance If you have unmet recovery needs, call your county emergency director’s office to report them.

They’ll help you start the process to receive additional disaster assistance. Also report your unmet needs to our Disaster Needs Hotline at (502) 607-6665 or by filling out the Disaster Needs Survey.

Individuals and Households Program FEMA Resource Library for Individual Assistance # Assistance for Individuals and Households ; "Rotate Image has no Title") ## Supporting Disaster Survivors Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) is committed to helping individuals and families recover after a federally-declared disaster.

Through FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program (IA), survivors may be eligible for support that helps meet basic needs and jumpstart recovery when insurance and other resources fall short. ## Individuals and Households Program (IHP) FEMA’s Individual Assistance Programmayhelp you recoup your losses when your insurance alone won’t cover it.

The program provides financial assistance and essential services to help you cover your serious needs and expenses.

Apply for assistance through FEMA * Temporary housing (hotel or rental support) * Repairs to make a home safe and functional Other Needs Assistance (ONA) Covers disaster-related expenses such as: * Personal property losses (furniture, appliances, tools, etc.) * Transportation repair or replacement * Medical, dental and funeral expenses * Moving and storage costs * Childcare and other essential needs ## Other Forms of Individual Assistance Disaster Legal Services (DLS) There are four organizations that provide free legal assistance for low-income survivors dealing with disaster-related legal matters (insurance claims, landlord issues, will replacement).

They are spread across the Commonwealth and cover specific counties.

### Kentucky Legal Aid– Region 1 **Serves Southcentral and Western Kentucky** Allen, Ballard, Barren, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crittenden, Daviess, Edmonson, Fulton, Graves, Green, Hancock, Hart, Henderson, Hickman, Hopkins, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, Metcalfe, McCracken, McLean, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Simpson, Taylor, Todd, Trigg, Union, Warren, Webster ### Legal Aid Society– Region 2 **Serves Jefferson and Surrounding Counties** Breckinridge, Bullitt, Grayson, Hardin, Henry, Jefferson, LaRue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, Washington ### Legal Aid of the Bluegrass– Region 3 **Serves North and Northeastern Kentucky** Anderson, Bath, Boone, Bourbon, Boyd, Boyle, Bracken, Campbell, Carrol, Carter, Elliot, Fayette, Fleming, Franklin, Gallatin, Grant, Greenup, Harrison, Jessamine, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Menifee, Mercer, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Owen, Pendleton, Robertson, Rowan, Scott, Woodford ### AppalReD Legal Aid– Region 4 **Serves Eastern and Southcentral Kentucky** Adair, Bell, Breathitt, Casey, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Estill, Floyd, Garrard, Harlan, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lincoln, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, McCreary, Monroe, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Wayne, Whitley, Wolfe Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) If you’re unemployed due to the disaster and can’t obtain regular unemployment benefits, you can take advantage of disaster unemployment assistance to secure unemployment benefits and re-employment services.

Find job support with unemployment assistance. Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) Surviving a disaster can be a traumatic event. But you’re not alone.

The CCP provides short-term mental health support for survivors facing emotional distress. Services are confidential, community-based, and free of charge. Get support with crisis counseling.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Throughout the recovery process, the Small Business Administration (SBA) serves you as a homeowner, renter, or nonprofit, offering low-interest loans to help rebuild what was lost. Rebuild with a recovery loan with SBA. ## How can I apply for assistance?

First, ensure you live in an area that was included in the with a presidential disaster declaration for Individual Assistance. Next, reviewFEMA's application tips. There are four ways to apply for FEMA disaster assistance: 1.

**Online:**disaster assistance. gov 2. **Phone:**Call FEMA at 800-621-FEMA (3362) 3.

**In person:** Visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) near you. Use the DRC Locator to find your local DRC. 4.

**Mobile app:**Download the FEMA app for real-time updates and application tracking. Remember, your first denial is not final! Your application may need appeals or additional documentation — this is expected and normal.

Learn more about what to expect after you've submitted your application. 100 Minuteman Parkway Frankfort, KY 40601 24-Hour State Warning Point Design By Granicus - Connecting People & Government