A Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Hardin County at the Kentucky State Police post in Elizabethtown. This came after President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration on Friday, making federal funding available for individuals impacted by severe weather beginning April 2 and onward. People can now apply for a grant through FEMA. "That means if they had hotel costs, we may be able to help cover some of those costs if they had to buy food or new clothes," said Nicole Wilson, FEMA public information officer. "We may be able to help cover some of those costs, and then they'll tell us what kind of damage they had to their home, and then we'll help them complete the application. And then in a few days, they'll hear more from us about how we can assist." The declaration is for 13 counties, including Hardin County. It's something county leaders say is needed, as 280 homes received some type of damage from the April severe weather. "So as soon as that dropped, we had FEMA boots on the ground here and started the process of getting the center open," said Joey Scott, Hardin County emergency management director. Gov. Andy Beshear requested the declaration on April 11. Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul says since then, people have been asking county leaders when help may be available. "It was a long time, you know, I mean, if you don't have a home to go to and all your belongings are destroyed, and where are you going to stay? You know, these types of questions for two weeks were a long time," said Taul. "We were told it is longer than usual, but, you know, at the end of the day, it's signed. We're thankful that the president signed it. And, our governor took it from there." As the county continues to deal with cleanup, some areas are still dealing with flooding. Sonora, a city in Hardin County, still has water covering roads and surrounding homes. Bob Dunn said it's the second time since February that the area has flooded, which is mostly farmland. While it's not near a river or creek, the water has collected in low-lying areas, and Scott says it has nowhere to go. It's leaving Dunn with a hard choice. "What do you do? You rebuild and hope it doesn't happen again," he said. "Is it worth rebuilding here if we have to get flood insurance? It's going to be astronomical."His neighbor, Jennifer McClanahan, says her family is still dealing with the impacts, too, as their road remains flooded. "We still can't get through. We can't cut through," she said. "So, we have to take the long way around to everywhere. We have not seen our trash man for three weeks. Well, I think this is actually going on for four weeks."The FEMA disaster center is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.The address is 954 Cameron Ponder Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. Individual flood victims and business owners may apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency online at DisasterAssistance.gov, call FEMA at 800-621-FEMA (3362),or use the FEMA App.The other counties included in the declaration are: Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford counties.