Public Assistance
 What is Public Assistance? The Public Assistance Program provides supplemental Federal disaster grant assistance for the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster damaged, publicly owned facilities and the facilities of certain private non-profit organizations. The Federal share of assistance is not less than 75% of the eligible cost for emergency measures and permanent restoration. The State determines how the non-Federal share (up to 25%) is split with the applicants.
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Requesting Public Assistance |
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Applying for Public Assistance
The Request for assistance is FEMA’s official application form to apply for assistance. The Request (FEMA form 90-49) asks for general information, which identifies you as an applicant, and starts the grant process.
How does it work?
You have 30 days from the date of the presidential disaster declaration for the designation of your area in which to submit the Request form to the State Public Assistance Officer. The form may be delivered in person at the Applicant’s Briefing or by mail, fax, or emailed. The sooner your Request is submitted, the sooner the system will begin to work for you.
The Request
Review the Request (FEMA form 90-49)
(note : Link the RPA form in the above) so you are familiar with the information needed.
Fill out the form completely providing accurate phone numbers and contact information.
Submit the form the State Public Assistance Officer at the Applicant’s Briefing. You may also email it to Jessica Mitchell-Jones, the Public Assistance Officer for the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management.
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