Kentucky can now get federal funds for April storm recovery. Here’s how you can apply

President Joe Biden approved Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for Kentucky’s storm relief efforts from April’s severe weather , according to Gov. Andy Beshear’s office and FEMA.

Federal funds are now available for storm victims in Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Mason, Oldham, Union and Whitley counties. FEMA said the funds could be used for temporary housing and home repairs, low-interest loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.

“We are thankful to President Biden and his administration for approving this funding, which will be a big help for our families and communities recovering from these devastating tornadoes and storms,” Beshear said in a press release. “We continue to thank our first responders and those continuing cleanup efforts for their unwavering support.”

How to apply for FEMA assistance

People affected by the storms in the designated areas can apply for FEMA assistance by calling 1-800-621-3362, registering online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA App .

More counties could be added after additional damage assessments are completed, according to Beshear.

Nineteen tornadoes swept through Anderson, Bath, Bourbon, Boyd, Bracken, Clark, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Mason, McCracken, Nelson, Oldham, Woodford and Union counties during the storms, according to Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman. Two tornadoes in Jefferson and Oldham counties reached an EF-2 rating on the enhanced fujita scale.

Straight-line wind damage was confirmed in Lexington, leaving behind many downed trees and damaged homes.

One person in Campbell County died in a car wreck “when the first line of strong storms” came through, Beshear previously said.