Environmental Resources & Flood Event Information
FEMA - NEWS Release
Farmers, Ranch Hands May be eligible for FEMA Assistance- Kentucky farmers and ranch hands whose tools or equipment were damaged by the February or April severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for disaster assistance. FEMA assistance is available to replace disaster-damaged essential tools, supplies, equipment and items required for employment or for self-employment. CLICK HERE to read more
Apply for FEMA even if you have Insurance - Click Here
FEMA May Assist With Disaster Affected Wells and Septic Systems in Kentucky - Click Here
Environmental resources and information on mold, wells, rodent control and food safety for flood events
MOLD
Mold Clean-Up After Disasters: When to Use Bleach
Homeowner’s and Renter’s Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters
WELLS
Routine Water Well Maintenance and Disinfection Guide (KY DEP 2001 guide)
Cleaning and Disinfecting Water Cisterns After Floods and Heavy Rains.
FOOD SAFETY
https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dphps/fsb/FSDocs/powerlossguide.pdf
https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dphps/fsb/FSDocs/wateremergency.pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/pdfs/eat_safe-r5-infographic2-h.pdf
WORKER SAFETY/PPE FLOOD
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/emres/ppe-flood.html
RODENT CONTROL
Tire Disposal - Tires can only be disposed of at a Division of Waste Management sponsored collection event.
These occur every 3 years, but residents can attend any event in any county. (Ex: Franklin Co farmers can drop off tires at Nelson Co's event on May 10th)
Spring schedule:https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Waste/recycling-and-local-assistance/recycling/Documents/2025%20WTCE%20Spring%20Schedule.pdf
Petroleum Poisoning of Cattle Information- Click here
Mental Health
https://www.cdc.gov/natural-disasters/media/pdfs/2024/08/Coping_with_Disaster_2_English.pdf
For teens- https://www.cdc.gov/natural-disasters/teens/index.html
