Today, President Donald J. Trump officially declared an emergency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, initiating federal assistance to bolster state and local response initiatives. This decision comes in response to the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and landslides that have been affecting the region since February 14, 2025.
The President's action allows the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to orchestrate comprehensive disaster relief efforts. The primary goal is to mitigate the hardship and suffering experienced by the local population due to the ongoing emergency. Under the authority of Title V of the Stafford Act, FEMA is tasked with implementing necessary emergency measures to save lives, protect property, and ensure public health and safety across all 120 counties of Kentucky.
FEMA has been empowered to identify, mobilize, and deploy equipment and resources essential for reducing the impact of the emergency. These emergency protective measures will be supported by federal funding, covering 75 percent of the associated costs. This federal aid is crucial for alleviating the immediate threats posed by the severe weather conditions in Kentucky.
Mr. Jeremy Slinker of FEMA has been appointed to lead the federal recovery operations in the affected areas. For further information, media representatives are encouraged to contact the FEMA News Desk at (202) 646-3272 or via email at FEMA-NEWS-DESK@FEMA.DHS.GOV.
