Kentucky residents who were affected by recent severe weather can now apply for individual assistance from FEMA.

Requests for federal help have already been filed in Kentucky following the fatal flooding that happened on Feb. 15 and 16. The fulfillment of the request had many people wondering why West Virginia's request was still pending.

Pike County Judge-Executive Ray Jones was joined by federal, state, and local officials at the Appalachian Wireless Arena to recognize the work of area first responders and let community members know help is on the ground.

Kentucky lawmakers say it's too early to consider a special session for flood relief. In the meantime, they're keeping an eye on FEMA's response.

The declaration allows the federal government to provide funds to individuals with flood damages, state and local government agencies, and some nonprofits.

Kentuckians are assessing the damage from last week’s severe weather, which killed 22 people. Now they’ll have federal help after President Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has been a fierce defender of the beleaguered agency that the president wants to eliminate.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Homeland Security Secretary Rob Cunningham says West Virginia’s request for federal disaster assistance in connection with the recent flooding is different than the initial immediate request from the State of Kentucky.