Disaster Recovery Center opens in Christian County, Gov. Beshear pushes for additional flood aid

FEMA representatives are set up in Hopkinsville to offer in person assistance to residents impacted by the flood.

By Christian County Now May 1, 2025 8:43 am

Christian County NowLillian Drive flooding in Oak Grove, Kentucky. April 9, 2025 (Daynnah Carmona)

HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – On April 29, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he has sent additional requests to FEMA seeking aid for families and communities affected by April’s floods. Christian County was already approved for Individual Assistance for residents, with the county now waiting for additional Public Assistance to help with recovery since 25 businesses and 150 homes were impacted as a result of the flood.

The Major Disaster Declaration was approved by President Donald Trump in April, and Beshear is requesting Public Assistance in addition to the Individual Assistance for 64 counties in which FEMA has validated damages, including Christian County. Beshear has also renewed requests for approval for hazard mitigation for the entire state, according to a news release from the governor’s office.

Disaster Recovery Centers

The Governor announced that FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) are open in eight of the first 13 counties approved for Individual Assistance for April’s floods. Representatives on site will assist in applying for aid and connect residents with additional resources.

The center for Christian County residents is located in Hopkinsville at Murray State University, 5305 Fort Campbell Boulevard. Unless otherwise noted, DRCs are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. No appointments are needed.

“We are grateful to be working with FEMA to open these centers in each of the declared counties,” Gov. Beshear said. “These centers allow our families that have already been through so much the opportunity to talk directly with an expert who will help them start their recovery and rebuilding process.”

The news release states that when applying for assistance, residents should make sure they do the following.

You apply for the correct declaration (April Flood DR-4864).
You upload your documents online via the FEMA App or by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov.
Your damaged home is your primary residence.
You haven’t received assistance for the same losses from another source, including insurance.
You are able to be reached by FEMA at the contact information you provide in the application.

If you disagree with FEMA’s decision, you may appeal: