# Federal Register #2026-19601

Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance in Kentucky

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-19601

This notice from the U.S. Small Business Administration announces a Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only in Kentucky.
- Government Buyer:
  - U.S. Small Business Administration
- Scope:
  - Declaration covers severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides in multiple Kentucky counties
- Eligible Applicants:
  - Private non-profit organizations providing essential governmental services in affected counties
- Assistance Offered:
  - Disaster assistance loans available through the SBA
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned
- Products/Services Requested:
  - No products or services are being procured; this is an informational notice
- Unique Requirements:
  - Only organizations providing essential governmental services are eligible for assistance
  - No procurement or solicitation of goods/services is involved

### Description

This notice announces the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Commonwealth of Kentucky due to severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides occurring from June 26 to June 30, 2026. The declaration, FEMA-4937-DR, was issued on September 1, 2026. It provides information on disaster loan application deadlines and affected counties. The Small Business Administration is the agency involved in administering disaster assistance loans.

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