Following May’s tornadoes that tore through Kentucky, FEMA is offering assistance to survivors that were affected. The counties that were affected included Union, Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, and Trigg counties.

President Donald Trump has approved the state's request for a major disaster declaration after the May 16-17 storms that brought an EF4 tornado across three Kentucky counties, killing 19 and

The latest disaster declaration will help Kentucky recover after an EF-4 tornado and other severe weather ripped through the state in May.

Governor Andy Beshear announced via a Facebook post that the Trump administration has approved an initial request for Individual Assistance for six counties following the tornadoes on May 17.

Eleven requests for disaster declarations are pending at the agency — a sign that it is reducing disaster aid to states, experts say.

More severe weather is forecast to move into the commonwealth May 20, including in some of the areas hit hardest by recent tornadoes.

Kentuckians who own homes or rent in 16 counties damaged by severe February storms and floods have less than a week to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is Sunday, May 25, according to a news release from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

At least 19 Kentuckians died and dozens more were injured after a tornado struck the southeast part of the state last week.

FEMA begins providing tornado relief aid in Laurel County, KY, assisting residents in person at the local library.