Flood-devastated eastern Kentucky has started assessing damage to buildings and infrastructure following heavy rains last week.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced July 30 that it has authorized funds for emergency home repairs and temporary lodgings. The cost of repairs to damaged roads and bridges could be offset somewhat by Federal Highway Administration emergency relief funds, but the Commonwealth of Kentucky has not yet applied for such funds as of Aug. 1, according to a spokesperson for FHWA.