The U.S. Small Business Administration issued Amendment 5 to update the Presidential disaster declaration for Public Assistance for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This amendment adds Laurel and McCreary counties as areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred from February 14 to March 7, 2025. The deadline to apply for physical disaster loans is May 5, 2025, and economic injury loans is December 4, 2025. To apply for disaster assistance, individuals can visit the MySBA Loan Portal.
Simple Explanation
The government is helping people in Kentucky because bad weather hurt their homes and businesses. Now, they are adding two more places, Laurel and McCreary, to get help too.