Following natural disasters, scammers often attempt to take advantage of victims. The Kentucky Attorney General's website has more information detailing some of the most common natural disaster scams as well as tips to avoid becoming a victim of natural disaster fraud. Common scams following a natural disaster include price gouging, construction and repair scams, identity theft, impersonation of relief agencies or FEMA, and loan scams.
As the year anniversary of the devastating flooding of July 2022 nears, there are two more opportunities to connect with resources and lend your voice to the community action planning process. A meeting with be held on July 26 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Langley, KY. The next day a meeting with be hosted in Virgie from 5:30-7:30 pm. Please contact shambrick@sbpusa.org with any questions.
The hotline for flood survivors to connect with legal assistance remains live. Anyone with legal needs can call 1-844-478-0099.
August 9, 2003
Prestonsburg, KY
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - After the July 2022 flood and recent fires in the region, many Eastern Kentuckians have had to find other places to live.
If you are renting, AppalReD Legal Aid staff recommend that the tenant and landlord sign a lease agreement that allows both sides to understand rules.
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - AppalReD Legal Aid is a non-profit law firm that provides free legal services to people that qualify in 37 counties across the state.
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The flood last July left thousands of people without a home or with one that needed severe repairs, and because of the level of disaster, FEMA applications were available for flood survivors.
Which meant Eastern Kentuckians were eligible to receive up to $37,900 in federal funding to help.
SBP is a national disaster and recovery organization. They will be offering in person FEMA appeal assistance clinics in Virgie, Buckhorn, Jenkins, and Jackson this month.
8/27 Virgie Baptist Church
8/28 Jenkins Public Library
Prestonsburg, KY
August 17, 2023
In just two weeks AppalReD Legal Aid will have a new Executive Director. We are so excited that we couldn't wait any longer to introduce her to our community of supporters! Angie will begin her role September 1.