Federal Emergency Management Agency

By Michael Broihier Acting Lincoln Director of Emergency Management Troy Gingrass and Health Department Preparedness Planner Lynn Wisehart attended a Federal Emergency Management Agency workshop Tuesday about applying for funds available for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The $50 million FEMA has made available in the wake of hurricane, ice and wind damage is the most that has ever been offered to Kentucky. Wisehart said that FEMA is eager to help counties, municipalities and non-profit groups take advantage of the opportunity.

HARRODSBURG ? Harrodsburg Fire Department Capt. Terry Smith wants to make areas in Harrodsburg more emergency ready. Smith came to the Harrodsburg City Commission on Monday asking Mayor Lonnie Campbell to sign two grant applications. One grant would update the Lions Park Community Center, and the other would build an emergency shelter at the mobile home park on Moberly Road. The Lions Park project would include adding handicap showers and updating the kitchen so the American Red Cross could use it if people where sheltered there in case of a tornado or other emergency, Smith said.

STANFORD - Lincoln County recently purchased land that must remain green space because it is flood prone, said Lincoln County Attorney Daryl Day. A total of five tracts were purchased by the county a few months ago. Two tracts on Hanging Fork were bought May 1 for $20,000 from Joseph Sniffen through Lacretia and Nathan Sniffen. Three other tracts on U.S. 150 were purchased on April 26 for $100,000 from Ronald and Ollie Price. The deeds were filed July 18. Day, who also notarized the deeds, said the land was purchased with Federal Emergency Management Agency grant money.

A deadline of July 12 has been set for residents with flood damage to register with the Federal Emergency Management agency. No applications for assistance will be taken after this date. The FEMA disaster recovery center for Boyle County residents and businesses that suffered water damage from the heavy flooding at the beginning of May is at the Burgin Fire Department, 204 Main St. in Burgin. Take Ky. 33 north from Danville to reach Burgin, then turn left at the caution light and the fire department will be on the left by city hall.

LEXINGTON — A little more than a month after May’s severe storms thundered through the Bluegrass State, more than $14.7 million is in the hands of disaster survivors who registered for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The registration deadline is July 12. Disaster officials from the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA urge people to register now, before it’s too late. “We don’t want anyone to miss out on getting the disaster assistance they need because they missed the deadline,” said KYEM Director John Heltzel.

According to Helen Palmer, Secretary to the Boyle County Office of Emergency Management, there's a yellow, standard-sized note pad in her desk. She says the entire first page consists of logged calls from Boyle County residents requesting reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and those seeking information on how said reimbursements can be obtained. But individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is a service entirely independent of city and county reimbursement.

LEXINGTON — Residents of Casey County were hit hard by the disastrous flooding in early May, but these resourceful Kentuckians have pushed brooms, shoveled mud and hauled debris to help their neighbors. They’ve held fundraisers. They’ve replanted fields. They do these things because they are capable and resilient. But think how much better it would be if they didn’t have to. What if the cycle of flooding, damage, repair and more flooding could be broken?

Representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency are in Winchester this week sharing information about repairs after a string of early-February tornadoes and stressing preparation for the upcoming tornado season. The visit is part of the FEMA recovery cycle after a governor declares an emergency, said Bruce Klein, hazardous mitigation adviser for FEMA. The agency will be at the Winchester Lowe's store through Sunday. FEMA is traveling throughout Kentucky in response to an estimated 22 twisters that killed seven Kentuckians and hit at least 10 central Kentucky counties on Feb. 6. Although the National Weather Service confirmed that a low-grade tornado touched down in Clark County during the storms, FEMA Public Information Officer Dianna Gee said the county was not part of the declared disaster area.

Danville City Commission gave preliminary approval Thursday to a list of possible hazard mitigation equipment and projects that could come from FEMA grants. City Manager Paul Stansbury and City Engineer Earl Coffey presented a list of seven generators and 13 projects that total more than $5 million in grant requests. The hazard mitigation grants are available to places deemed to be part of a national disaster area by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The funds are intended to assist local governments with preparation for future disaster scenarios.

By Michael Broihier Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have been in Stanford during the last two weeks to help the county with ice storm recovery operations. Stanford Mayor Bill Miracle, City Clerk Sandy Gooch, Fire Chief Ken McDaniel and acting Lincoln County Emergency Manager Troy Gingrass met with James McCrary from the agency last Friday morning. Miracle said that FEMA brought good news, and chances that the city will be reimbursed for most storm related expenses look good.

LEXINGTON — A little more than a month after May’s severe storms thundered through the Bluegrass State, more than $14.7 million is in the hands of disaster survivors who registered for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The registration deadline is July 12. Disaster officials from the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA urge people to register now, before it’s too late. “We don’t want anyone to miss out on getting the disaster assistance they need because they missed the deadline,” said KYEM Director John Heltzel.

A deadline of July 12 has been set for residents with flood damage to register with the Federal Emergency Management agency. No applications for assistance will be taken after this date. The FEMA disaster recovery center for Boyle County residents and businesses that suffered water damage from the heavy flooding at the beginning of May is at the Burgin Fire Department, 204 Main St. in Burgin. Take Ky. 33 north from Danville to reach Burgin, then turn left at the caution light and the fire department will be on the left by city hall.

LEXINGTON — Residents of Casey County were hit hard by the disastrous flooding in early May, but these resourceful Kentuckians have pushed brooms, shoveled mud and hauled debris to help their neighbors. They’ve held fundraisers. They’ve replanted fields. They do these things because they are capable and resilient. But think how much better it would be if they didn’t have to. What if the cycle of flooding, damage, repair and more flooding could be broken?

HARRODSBURG ? Harrodsburg Fire Department Capt. Terry Smith wants to make areas in Harrodsburg more emergency ready. Smith came to the Harrodsburg City Commission on Monday asking Mayor Lonnie Campbell to sign two grant applications. One grant would update the Lions Park Community Center, and the other would build an emergency shelter at the mobile home park on Moberly Road. The Lions Park project would include adding handicap showers and updating the kitchen so the American Red Cross could use it if people where sheltered there in case of a tornado or other emergency, Smith said.

Danville City Commission gave preliminary approval Thursday to a list of possible hazard mitigation equipment and projects that could come from FEMA grants. City Manager Paul Stansbury and City Engineer Earl Coffey presented a list of seven generators and 13 projects that total more than $5 million in grant requests. The hazard mitigation grants are available to places deemed to be part of a national disaster area by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The funds are intended to assist local governments with preparation for future disaster scenarios.

By Michael Broihier Acting Lincoln Director of Emergency Management Troy Gingrass and Health Department Preparedness Planner Lynn Wisehart attended a Federal Emergency Management Agency workshop Tuesday about applying for funds available for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The $50 million FEMA has made available in the wake of hurricane, ice and wind damage is the most that has ever been offered to Kentucky. Wisehart said that FEMA is eager to help counties, municipalities and non-profit groups take advantage of the opportunity.

By Michael Broihier Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have been in Stanford during the last two weeks to help the county with ice storm recovery operations. Stanford Mayor Bill Miracle, City Clerk Sandy Gooch, Fire Chief Ken McDaniel and acting Lincoln County Emergency Manager Troy Gingrass met with James McCrary from the agency last Friday morning. Miracle said that FEMA brought good news, and chances that the city will be reimbursed for most storm related expenses look good.

According to Helen Palmer, Secretary to the Boyle County Office of Emergency Management, there's a yellow, standard-sized note pad in her desk. She says the entire first page consists of logged calls from Boyle County residents requesting reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and those seeking information on how said reimbursements can be obtained. But individual assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is a service entirely independent of city and county reimbursement.

Compliments flew about in fast and furious fashion at Monday night's Danville City Commission meeting, the first since the city was rocked by a paralyzing ice storm two weeks ago. Residents took several opportunities to thank city officials for what they perceived as smooth operations during one of the largest disasters in Danville history. While several speakers, including Kay Sheldon, who fought a hoarse voice to tell the commission how proud she was of the city leadership, made heartfelt remarks, it's safe to say Denyo's presentation will leave the most lasting impression.

LANCASTER - Reparations from last week's ice storm were the main topic of discussion at the Lancaster City Council meeting Monday, and the mayor announced he will be taking a special trip to the nation's capital in order to secure federal assistance. Mayor Don Rinthen said he is waiting for the arrival of officers with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA representatives were supposed to arrive Thursday, but Rinthen said they most likely have their hands full because he said "I would imagine the rest of the state looks like New Orleans.