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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Shuttered Venue Operator Grant Program (SVOG) Updates
Both of these grants are administered through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Links for the Paycheck Protection Program: Frequently Asked Questions: PPP-FAQs-3.12.21.pdf (sba.gov)How to Calculate First Draw Loans: How to Calculate First Draw PPP Loan...
2021 Nonprofit Budget Requests
Franklin County Fiscal Court is beginning the budget process for the upcoming fiscal year. As we consider budget requests from nonprofit and social service agencies, we must be assured of the public purpose of the funds and the financial accountability of the...
Flood/Road Update
ROAD CLOSURES in Frankfort and Franklin County due to flooding:Updated 3/08/2021 at 500pmNEW- The Kentucky River was at 10.51ft at 3:30pm and has leveled off today. State, County, and City road crews continued work today to clean, inspect, and open roadways as the...
Sunday Update from Emergency Management
NEW- The Kentucky River was at 25.24ft at 10:30am and is dropping rapidly today. We are below flood stage but some roads are still impacted by high water, or cleanup activities. State, County, and City road crews will continue work today to clean, inspect, and open...
Saturday Evening Update from Emergency Management
ROAD CLOSURES in Frankfort and Franklin County due to flooding: Updated 3/06/2021 at 800pm The Kentucky River did crest at 40.16ft and has been dropping steadily today and will be below flood stage early Sunday. State, County, and City road crews worked today to...
MID MORNING FLOOD UPDATE FROM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
KENTUCKY RIVER-The predicted crest was recorded at 40.16ft at 3:30am, Friday 3/05/2021. A significant drop in water level is expected to begin Saturday morning thru Monday morning. Cleanup activities will begin over the weekend. Streets and roads will be reopened...
ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE FRIDAY MORNING
Update from Emergency Management:ROAD CLOSURES in Frankfort and Franklin County due to flooding. Updated 3/05/21 8AM*NEW- Indian Gap-KY 2919, just off 127N Leestown Ln, near Walter ToddKentucky River-- North Stoney Creek (closed 2/28/2021)- Riverboat Landing, off...
Flood Cleanup Assistance
The Kentucky Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (KYVOAD) has partnered with the response group Crisis Cleanup to establish a hotline for use by impacted citizens. Those citizens who need assistance with debris, drywall, flooring, appliance removal, tarping...
FLOODING UPDATE FROM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Current KY River Level- 39.04ftPredicted crest is still 39.9ft later tonight (Wednesday 3/03/2021) A new NWS forecast will be out later this morning. ROAD CLOSURES in Frankfort and Franklin County due to flooding:Updated 3/03/2021 at 800amKentucky River-- North Stoney...
FLOOD WARNING FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY
The National Weather Service is predicting that the Kentucky River will crest at 39.7 ft. the evening of March 3, 2021. Flood stage begins at 31 ft. The Frankfort/Franklin County Emergency Operations Center is coordinating our local response to this event. Citizens...