Russell Springs to purchase new fire truck through FEMA grant

Monday, October 13 by Zac Oakes

The City of Russell Springs announced plans to purchase a new fire truck for the city’s fire department at last week’s council meeting, thanks to a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, known as […]

Local FEMA Disaster Recovery Center serves as one-stop shop

Tuesday, June 3 by Zac Oakes

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Russell County Courthouse aims to assist those impacted by the tornado a little over two weeks ago. Daniel Bernardy, spokesperson with FEMA, said the disaster recovery center serves […]

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center aims to assist those impacted by tornado

Monday, June 2 by Zac Oakes

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Russell County Courthouse is set up to assist those who were impacted by the tornado earlier this month. Danny Bernardy with FEMA spoke to WJRS News and said […]

FEMA Mobile Station available for those affected by tornado

Tuesday, May 27 by Zac Oakes

A FEMA mobile station will be available today to assist those who were affected by the recent tornado. The mobile station will be set up at Fairview Baptist Church at the intersection of East Highway […]

Eli VFD receives FEMA grant to purchase new tanker

Monday, August 26 by Zac Oakes

The Eli Volunteer Fire Department announced over the weekend that it will receive a major grant to purchase a new tanker for the department. The fire department announced it will received an Assistance to Firefighters […]

House budget includes FEMA match funds for storm shelter at 4-H camp

Tuesday, April 5 by Zac Oakes

The budget bill that passed through the Kentucky Legislature includes funds that would provide a storm shelter at the Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp in Jabez. The bill includes $1 million in fiscal year 2o22-2023 to […]

FEMA plans to reimburse COVID-19 funeral costs

Monday, March 29 by Zac Oakes

FEMA is launching a nationwide program to help people pay for COVID-19 funeral costs. Starting in April, the agency will provide up to $9,000 per funeral and up to more than $35,000 per applicant. To […]

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Russell Springs to purchase new fire truck through FEMA grant

Local FEMA Disaster Recovery Center serves as one-stop shop

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center aims to assist those impacted by tornado

FEMA Mobile Station available for those affected by tornado

Eli VFD receives FEMA grant to purchase new tanker

House budget includes FEMA match funds for storm shelter at 4-H camp

FEMA plans to reimburse COVID-19 funeral costs

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