The window for individuals to register for assistance through FEMA is quickly CLOSING. The deadline to register for aid has been set for October 12th for Breathitt, Carter, Johnson, Leslie, and Perry counties. To date, FEMA has approved over 4.6 million dollars in assistance, registered just under 15-hundred individuals in the allotted areas, and the small business administration has approved over 3.4 million dollars in disaster recovery loans to local businesses. To apply for assistance you can call 800-621-3362 or visit www.disasterassistance.gov.
