Funding was obligated by the federal government primarily for severe weather events

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 30, 2026) - Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that his administration has secured more than $21.9 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster funds to reimburse Kentucky cities, counties and utilities for expenses incurred during severe weather events in 2019, 2021, 2025 and 2026, as well as a Bowling Green hospital for protective measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"From federally declared weather disasters to the pandemic, Kentucky was owed millions of dollars to help our communities and our people recover and I am proud my administration was able to secure these funds so that we can continue to move forward together," said Gov. Beshear. "This federal support is essential, and I will continue the work to ensure every dollar promised to our commonwealth is delivered."

The funding obligations were made under DR-4428 for the spring of 2019; DR-4592, declared on March 31, 2021; DR-4860, declared on Feb. 24, 2025; DR-4864, declared on March 24, 2025; DR-4875, declared on May 23, 2025; and DR-4913, declared on May 29, 2026.

Cities receiving reimbursement include Allen, Frankfort, London, Louisville, Marion and Paintsville.

Counties receiving reimbursement include Carter, Clay, Edmonson, Floyd, Greenup, Harlan, Knox, Leslie, Letcher, Marion, Nelson, Nicholas, Perry, Pike, Rockcastle, Spencer, Whitley and Woodford.

Utilities receiving reimbursement include Farmers' Rural Electric Cooperative, Jackson Energy Cooperative, Larue County Water District No. 1, Louisville Metro Sewer District and Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation.

State and local agencies receiving reimbursement include the Administrative Office of the Courts, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and London Corbin Airport.

In addition, Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation will receive more than $4.7 million for emergency protective measures as a result of DR-4497, declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For a full list of the reimbursements, click here.

How To Help Survivors: The Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund was established to serve survivors of severe weather events and natural disasters. As with previous relief funds, these dollars will first help pay for victims' funeral expenses. To donate, click here.

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