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FEMA Reminds Kentuckians To Use Disaster Assistance Funds Properly
FEMA
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September 10, 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. —With more than $2 million in federal disaster assistance funds approved by FEMA to help homeowners and renters in 15 Kentucky counties affected by the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and...
Five Kentucky Disaster Recovery Centers Closing This Week
FEMA
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September 11, 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. —Disaster Recovery Centers in Christian, Greenup, Hopkins, Todd and Simpson Counties will end operations this week. Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Closing Friday Christian County (Mobile DRC): Hopkinsville Public Works Complex,...
Two Weeks Left for Kentuckians To Apply for FEMA Assistance After May 21-27 Severe Storms
FEMA
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September 9, 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Homeowners and renters in Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Christian, Clay, Greenup, Hopkins, Knox, Logan, Muhlenberg, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Warren and Whitley counties who have loss and damage caused by the May 21-27 severe storms,...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Ohio County
FEMA
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May 20, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Ohio County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Webster County
FEMA
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May 20, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Webster County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in LaRue County
FEMA
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May 20, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in LaRue County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new...
New Saia Terminals in Ohio and Kentucky to Boost Service and Efficiency
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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October 21, 2024
JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Oct. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is pleased to announce that Saia LTL Freight is continuing its nationwide expansion with the opening of three new terminals this month. Today, a new facility is opening...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Jefferson County
FEMA
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May 19, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Jefferson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Grayson County
FEMA
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May 19, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Grayson County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Bullitt County
FEMA
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May 19, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Bullitt County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The...
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in McLean County
FEMA
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May 19, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in McLean County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new...
RESPEC Acquires EARTHRES, Inc., Expanding Expertise in Energy, Mining, and Environmental Solutions
EIN Presswire
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October 3, 2024
This acquisition supports RESPEC’s mission to deliver outstanding services across the mining, energy, and environmental sectors. PIPERSVILLE, PA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On September 30, 2024, RESPEC welcomed...
Students in Kentucky May be Eligible for FEMA Assistance After May 21-27 Severe Storms
FEMA
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August 27, 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. — College and university students in one of these Kentucky counties, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Christian, Clay, Greenup, Hopkins, Knox, Logan, Muhlenberg, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Warren and Whitley, may be eligible for disaster...
Less Than 1 Week Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding
FEMA
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May 19, 2025
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe...
Wärtsilä to provide critical balancing capability for new Kentucky power plant
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 26, 2024
HOUSTON, Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engineering and equipment for a new power plant project to be installed in Madisonville, Kentucky, USA. The order has been placed by Kentucky Municipal Energy...
Clean and Sanitize Assistance Is Available To Help Kentuckians
FEMA
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August 20, 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Homeowners and renters may be eligible for Clean and Sanitize Assistance from FEMA. Kentuckians whose homes were damaged by the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides may receive up to...
Child Care Assistance Is Available for Kentuckians Affected by May 21-27 Severe Weather
FEMA
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August 16, 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky disaster survivors may be eligible for FEMA Child Care Assistance even if they did not have property damage. FEMA may award payment for Child Care Assistance under its Other Needs Assistance program to those with...
AggregateMarkets Expands Its Operations To Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee
EIN Presswire
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October 7, 2024
AggregateMarkets is an Indiana-based digital platform famous for bulk aggregate procurements. SOUTH BEND, IN, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After its success in Indiana, AggregateMarkets.com is thrilled to announce its...
Displacement Assistance Available for Kentuckians Affected by May 21-27 Severe Weather
FEMA
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August 14, 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA’s Individual Assistance program has recently implemented significant updates, including Displacement Assistance. If you were affected by the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides,...
FEMA Crews Hit Streets in Kentucky to Help Those Affected by May 21-27 Severe Weather
FEMA
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August 8, 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky residents are starting to see FEMA’s crews in neighborhoods helping those affected by the May 21-27 severe weather apply for federal disaster assistance and to identify needs within communities. FEMA Disaster Survivor...