FRANKFORT, Ky. - Survivors of the Eastern Kentucky flooding can learn how to save disaster damaged household treasures from Heritage Emergency National Task Force experts visiting local Disaster Recovery Centers.
Among the heirlooms that might be saved are photos, artwork, quilts, important documents and other keepsakes. The experts will discuss how to handle, dry and clean these items, as well as personal safety during the cleaning process, setting priorities and treatment options.
Experts from Heritage Emergency National Task Force are visiting these locations:
* Breathitt County: Breathitt County Library -1024 College Avenue, Jackson, KY 41339
** Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 22 to Aug. 25
* Clay County: Clay County Community Center- 311 Highway 638, Manchester, KY 40962
** Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 23 to Aug. 25
* Letcher County: Letcher County Recreation Center - 1505 Jenkins Rd, Whitesburg, KY 41858
** Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 23 to Aug. 25
Recovery center hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Co-sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Smithsonian Institution, the Heritage Emergency National Task Force is a partnership of 60 national service organizations and federal agencies. It was created to protect cultural heritage from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies. For more information on the task force, email HENTF@si.edu.
Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Whitley counties can apply for assistance or check the status of their application online at disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 or 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.
Flood survivors who apply for FEMA assistance may be referred to the SBA. It is important to submit an SBA application so you can be considered for additional FEMA grants.
Source: Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
