More than $5 Million in Federal Funding Approved for Hopkins County

FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has approved more than $5 million in federal funding to reimburse Hopkins County for debris removal, as a result of the Dec. 10-11, 2021, tornadoes.

FEMA approved $5,037,678 for debris removal throughout Hopkins County for the periods of Dec. 27, through Jan. 25, 2022. During this time period county labor, materials and rental equipment, as well as contract labor, were used to remove 180,521 cubic yards of construction and demolition debris, and 53,411 cubic yards of vegetative debris from roads and rights of way throughout Hopkins County. This debris was determined to pose a threat to public health and safety.

FEMA authorized a 100% federal cost share for debris removal and emergency protective measures-including direct federal assistance-for a continuous 30-day period of the Commonwealth's choosing within the first 120 days of the Eastern Kentucky floods.

This project was funded at a 100% cost share. This means FEMA reimburses applicants at 100% of eligible costs.

FEMA obligates funding for these projects directly to the Commonwealth, which is responsible for ensuring the eligible sub-recipients receives these awards. Following the Commonwealth's review process and upon receipt of appropriate documentation, it will provide funds to the sub-recipients on a reimbursable basis.

FEMA's Public Assistance program provides grants to state, tribal, and local governments, and certain types of private nonprofit organizations, including eligible houses of worship.

For more information on Kentucky's recovery from the tornadoes, visit fema.gov/disaster/4630. Follow FEMA on Twitter at FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.