Disaster Services

Need Help Because of a Fire, Flood, or Other Natural Disaster? 

 Call the Bluegrass Chapter at (859) 253-1331 to speak with a caseworker.

The Bluegrass Chapter helps families with immediate, emergency needs caused by natural disaster. Based on verification, we may be able to help with critical items like food, clothes, and shelter within the first 30 days of a disaster incident.  

 

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In FY 2010 the Bluegrass Chapter:  Assisted 154 families who lost their homes due to disasters in our ten county area. Deployed 65 volunteers and staff both locally and nationally to support disaster relief operations. Provided over $262,000 in direct assistance to disaster victims. Provided free disaster preparedness information and training to over 3,000 individuals. Trained and prepared 189 'disaster relief" volunteers so that we can respond 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Provided disaster relief assistance to smaller community chapters that cover 45 additional counties in Eastern and Southeastern Kentucky Deployed 65 volunteers and staff both locally and nationally to support disaster relief operations