Weathering disasters together
For all Society members and Kentuckians impacted by the devastating storms and tornadoes, we are here to provide resources as they become available.
President Biden has approved Kentucky’s request for an emergency disaster declaration. The President has instructed the federal government to provide support to state and local recovery authorities. Please feel free to email aallen@kycpa.org with any specific concerns.
Guest Jerry Shreiber, CPA, also known as "Master of Disaster", shares information and resources regarding disaster prep and recovery.
Resources
- A guide for CPAs to providing disaster assistance
- Documents referenced by Jerry Shreiber in the Disaster Losses for Tax Year 2021 Returns webinar on January 18, 2022
- AICPA Disaster Recovery Guide
- AICPA Benevolent Fund
- FEMA (Kentucky severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding and tornadoes)
800-621-FEMA
- Help for individuals and families
- Local resources
- How to help
- Funding obligations
- Repair and rebuilding advice available
- Visit Lowe’s or Home Depot stores to get free hazard mitigation advice from FEMA mitigation representatives.
FEMA Mitigation Specialists will be available to answer questions and offer home improvement tips along with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. They will also offer tips and techniques on rebuilding hazard-resistant homes.
The Mitigation Specialists will be available at the following locations (All locations will be open on Tuesday, Jan. 11 through Saturday, Jan. 29 from 7 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. (Saturday to Sunday). Closed on Wednesdays):
- Lowe's - 1208C Paris Road, Mayfield, KY 42066
- Home Depot # 2318 - 2233 Gary Farms Blvd, Bowling Green, KY 42104
- Lowe's - 150 American Lane, Bowling Green, KY 42104
- Visit Lowe’s or Home Depot stores to get free hazard mitigation advice from FEMA mitigation representatives.
- Shelters
- To locate an open emergency shelter, text SHELTER and a zip code to 43362 (4FEMA).
Please note that standard message and data rates apply. - To locate an open Disaster Recovery Center, text DRC and a zip code to 43362 (4FEMA).
Please note that standard message and data rates apply.
- To locate an open emergency shelter, text SHELTER and a zip code to 43362 (4FEMA).
- Insurance
- For anyone impacted by the tornadoes, MetLife customer or not: LifeWorks has opened its 24/7 crisis support hotline for anyone affected by the tornadoes. The Crisis Support Line is available by calling: 1-877-757-7587. This hotline is available for anyone in the community impacted by this event. Callers will receive professional emotional support and/or referrals to community resources.
- Anthem has taken all appropriate measures to assure our commercial members have expedited access to healthcare, including but not limited to:
- Anthem members can request up to 30-day emergency prescription refills of medication.
- Anthem will also suspend refill limitations and allow members to refill prescriptions at out-of-network pharmacies
- Members impacted by the tornado can request replacement of durable medical equipment (DME) and supplies.
- Time limits for prior authorization, pre-certification or referral requirements will be relaxed.
- Members can access out-of-network providers if an in-network provider is unavailable due to the state of emergency or if the member is out of the area due to displacement
- U.S. Small Business Administration
Members helping members
Office Space Available
Members have offered to share office space. If you have space to share, email location/contact info to aallen@kycpa.org.
Office Space Needed
We have members who have reached out and are in need of office space. Contact aallen@kycpa.org if you are in need of space.
Here are several options of organizations accepting donations for those affected by the storms and tornadoes:
- Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund
- Kentucky Red Cross
- Kentucky Blood Center
- Salvation Army
- United Way of Kentucky