💰 MORE THAN $21.9 MILLION IN FEMA REIMBURSEMENTS HEADED TO KENTUCKY COMMUNITIES
Appalachia Insider · September 30, 2026
More than $21.9 million in federal FEMA disaster reimbursements has been secured for more than 30 Kentucky cities, counties, utilities and public agencies for expenses related to disasters dating from 2019 through 2026, according to Gov. Andy Beshear’s office.
Several Eastern Kentucky communities are included. Floyd County will receive $168,056.94 for repairs to embankments, shoulders, culverts and other road components, while the City of Allen will receive $139,065 for road surface repairs.
Pike County is receiving multiple reimbursements for road and infrastructure repairs, including awards of $279,846.88, $141,693.67 and $117,467.56. Perry County is receiving two awards totaling more than $215,000, while Paintsville will receive $110,656.82 for repairs to a recreation center foundation.
The reimbursements cover recovery costs from federally declared severe storms, flooding, landslides, mudslides and other disasters. The complete list of awards totals $21,933,807.05.
Source: Governor Andy Beshear
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