Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Breathitt, Clay Counties
March 10, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. –Disaster Recovery Centers opened on March 7 in Breathitt and Clay counties.
Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in declared counties as the result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from February.
FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect
survivors with resources for their recovery needs. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is April 25.
All Disaster Recovery Centers operate Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sundays from 1 to 7 p.m., except the Clay County Disaster Recovery Center, which is closed on Sundays.
BREATHITT COUNTY
Breathitt Public Library, 1024 College Ave., Jackson, KY 41339
Open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and 1 to 7 p.m. ET on Sundays,
CLAY COUNTY
Clay County Health Department, 330 Shamrock Road, Manchester, KY 40962
Open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday. The Clay County Disaster Recovery Center will be closed every Sunday.
Other Disaster Recovery Centers are open in the following locations:
PIKE COUNTY
Pike Public Library, 126 Lee Ave., Pikeville, KY 41501
Belfry Public Library, 24371 US-119 North, Belfry, KY 41514
PERRY COUNTY
Hazard Community College, 1 Old Community College Drive, Hazard, KY 41701
MARTIN COUNTY
Martin County Library, 180 E Main Street, Inez, KY 41224
KNOTT COUNTY
Knott County Sports Complex, 450 Kenny Champion Loop #8765, Leburn, KY 41831
FLOYD COUNTY
Floyd County Board of Education, 442 KY-550, Eastern, KY 41622
OWSLEY COUNTY
Owsley County Recreation Center, 99 County Barn Road, Booneville, KY 41314
LETCHER COUNTY
Letcher County Recreation Center, 1505 Jenkins Road, Whitesburg, KY 41848
Disaster Recovery Centers operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and 1 to 7 p.m. ET on Sundays, unless otherwise noted. Additional Disaster Recovery Centers will open across the Commonwealth disaster area in the coming days. To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, text your zip code to ‘43362’ or visit FEMA.gov/drc.
In addition to FEMA personnel, representatives from the Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance, the Kentucky Department of Insurance and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be available at the recovery centers to assist survivors.
If you are unable to visit the center, there are other ways to apply: you can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.
When you apply, you will need to provide:
- A current phone number where you can be contacted.
- Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
- Your Social Security Number.
- A general list of damage and losses.
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.
The first step to receive FEMA assistance is to apply.
For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4860. Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4.
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