President Authorizes Disaster Assistance for Kentucky

Governor Matt Bevin has received notification that President Donald Trump has authorized assistance for certain Kentucky counties that suffered significant damage as a result of the severe flooding event commencing on February 6, 2019 through March 10, 2019. Governor Bevin said this federal assistance will provide nearly one half of the state’s counties with important resources as they continue recovery efforts. The President’s action grants public assistance to impacted counties to repair roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, as well as provide mitigation funding.