FEMA denies requests by Kentucky for further tornado assistance in three counties

FEMA is denying federal individual assistance to those hit by May’s tornadoes in Christian and Todd counties. That’s according to a letter from the agency to Gov. Andy Beshear.

Beshear said in a press release Wednesday that he would appeal the decision. FEMA is currently offering assistance in six southern Kentucky counties affected by tornadoes.

FEMA is also denying public assistance, which goes to local governments instead of citizens, in Leslie County…

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