Disaster Recovery Centers Now Open in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky – A Disaster Recovery Center is now open in Marshall County in addition to the recovery centers already open in Caldwell, Hopkins, Muhlenberg and Warren counties.

The Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in the designated counties of Barren, Caldwell, Christian, Fulton, Graves, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Logan, Lyon, Marion, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Taylor and Warren.

FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs.

Additional Disaster Recovery Centers will open across the Kentucky disaster area in the coming days.

Disaster Recovery Center Locations

HOPKINS COUNTY #1

Central High School, 6625 Hopkinsville Road, Madisonville KY 42431


WARREN COUNTY #2

Former Sears location at Greenwood Mall, 2625 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104


CALDWELL COUNTY #3

Butler Gymnasium, 600 W. Main St., Princeton, KY 42445


MUHLENBERG COUNTY #4

Neal’s Chapel General Baptist Church, State Route 81, Sacramento, KY 42372


MARSHALL COUNTY #6

Joe Creason Community Center, 1600 Park Ave., Benton, KY 42025


Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST Monday through Saturday; noon to 6 p.m. CST Sunday, until further notice. All recovery centers will be closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

In addition to FEMA personnel, representatives from the Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance, the Kentucky Department of Insurance and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be available at the recovery centers to assist survivors.

The DRCS are federal facilities and under COVID-19 protocols a face mask is required. If you do not have a mask, one can be provided.


Mobile Registration Center Locations

In addition to the newly opened Disaster Recovery Centers, Mobile Registration Centers are open to help residents apply for FEMA assistance and provide information about resources for survivors. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST) daily, except for Christmas Day. For an updated list of locations, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4630.

You do not need to visit a center to apply with FEMA

If you are unable to visit one of the centers, there are other ways to apply: You can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.

 When you apply, you will need to provide:

  • A current phone number where you can be contacted.
  • Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
  • Your Social Security Number.
  • A general list of damage and losses.
  • Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
  • If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

The deadline to apply for federal assistance is Feb. 11, 2022.