Mayfield-Graves County Tornado Relief Information
The City of Mayfield invites all residents to the first meeting of “Mayfield Rebuilds”, scheduled for Monday, March 28th, at 6:00 p.m., at the Mayfield High School gymnasium.
The purpose of this meeting is to get YOUR ideas for rebuilding. “Mayfield Rebuilds” Tasks Forces being formed include, but are not limited to: Business and Industry, Housing, Community Services and Education (Workforce Development), Arts and Culture, Utilities and Transportation, Environment and Health Planning, and Design
Make plans to attend on Monday, March 28th, at 6:00 p.m., to share YOUR ideas for rebuilding Mayfield.
FEMA disaster assistance – Mobile Unit Location: Mayfield Plaza (1102 Paris Rd., Mayfield, KY 42066). You can also apply through this link, or by calling 1-800-621-3362 (TTY 1-800-462-7585). When applying for FEMA assistance make sure you provide the following:
- A current phone number where you can be contacted.
- Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
- Your Social Security Number.
- A general list of damage and losses.
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.
Renters in Caldwell, Christian, Fulton, Graves, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Taylor, and Warren counties whose homes and property were damaged by severe storms and tornadoes on Dec. 10, 2021, may apply for federal assistance. FEMA Individual Assistance is available to renters, including students, as well as homeowners. Details here: https://www.fema.gov/…/kentucky-renters-can-apply-fema…
Kathy S O’Nan, Mayor – 270-251-6251
Quinton Taylor, Code Enforcement Officer – 270-251-6203
Kentuckians impacted by the storms and tornado in Western Kentucky this weekend can apply for federal disaster relief.
Visit http://ow.ly/Ki6650H9TH1 to start an application.
For more information, visit KHC’s resources page: http://ow.ly/Lsu550H9TSy.
Residents can request assistance through the Graves County Tornado Relief Hotline. Community members should use the hotline for help if they do not have food, water, tarps, generators, blankets, or other items.
Graves County Tornado Relief Hotline: 270.727.5114
The hotline is operated from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. After hour voicemails are also monitored.
Please continue to use 911 for emergencies.
FEMA disaster assistance – Mobile Unit Location: Mayfield Plaza (1102 Paris Rd., Mayfield, KY 42066). You can also apply through this link, or by calling 1-800-621-3362 (TTY 1-800-462-7585). When applying for FEMA assistance make sure you provide the following:
- A current phone number where you can be contacted.
- Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
- Your Social Security Number.
- A general list of damage and losses.
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.
Renters in Caldwell, Christian, Fulton, Graves, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Logan, Lyon, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Taylor, and Warren counties whose homes and property were damaged by severe storms and tornadoes on Dec. 10, 2021, may apply for federal assistance. FEMA Individual Assistance is available to renters, including students, as well as homeowners. Details here: https://www.fema.gov/…/kentucky-renters-can-apply-fema…
Kathy S O’Nan, Mayor – 270-251-6251
Quinton Taylor, Code Enforcement Officer – 270-251-6203
Kentuckians impacted by the storms and tornado in Western Kentucky this weekend can apply for federal disaster relief.
Visit http://ow.ly/Ki6650H9TH1 to start an application.
For more information, visit KHC’s resources page: http://ow.ly/Lsu550H9TSy.
Residents can request assistance through the Graves County Tornado Relief Hotline. Community members should use the hotline for help if they do not have food, water, tarps, generators, blankets, or other items.
Graves County Tornado Relief Hotline: 270.727.5114
The hotline is operated from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. After hour voicemails are also monitored.
Please continue to use 911 for emergencies.
Attorney General Cameron Joins Officials in Graves County, City of Mayfield to Launch Emergency Contractor Registration Program to Prevent Home Repair Fraud in Tornado-Damaged Areas
Kentucky REALTORS® is proud to be working with the REALTOR® Relief Fund at the National Association of REALTORS® to make $1.5 million in Disaster Relief Assistance available to residents of Kentucky that were affected by the storms/tornadoes in December 2021.
Office of Circuit Court Clerk
The Graves County Office of Circuit Court Clerk will open at a temporary location at 1102 Paris Road, Suite 21 (temporarily suite 25) in Mayfield. Its hours will be 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. CT Monday-Friday. The office will serve the public by phone and in person by appointment. Contact the office at 270-247-1733.
Court Filings
To file court documents, use eFiling or place conventional paper filings in the drop box outside the building at the temporary location.
Driver’s License Services
Due to the storm damage, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has taken over issuing driver’s licenses and state ID cards for Graves County earlier than planned. Driver’s license services are no longer offered by the Graves County Office of Circuit Court Clerk. There is a KYTC office providing driver’s license services at 355 Charles Drive, Mayfield, KY, located between Cato and Hibbett.
The new temporary Sheriff’s Office is located in the Mayfield Shopping Plaza at 1102 Paris Road Suite 4 Mayfield, KY 42066. Office hours are still 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The courthouse remains under guard by law enforcement and the National Guard and no unauthorized admittance is allowed.
MAYFIELD, Ky. (Jan. 7, 2022) – The Mayfield-Graves County Regional Emergency Operations Center continues to urge everyone to avoid travel in and through downtown Mayfield, as debris removal efforts continue.
Flaggers will be blocking streets where crews are active. Combined with closures due to structural issues with downtown buildings, travel through downtown Mayfield in the tornado corridor continues to be limited to only those who are directly involved in debris removal and other recovery efforts.
The general public is asked to use the KY 121-Bypass, the KY 80 Mayfield South Bypass, and I-69 as an outer loop, then travel inbound to access specific businesses that are open.
Trucks accessing businesses south of the downtown area may travel 6th Street northward to take James Street westward to access U.S. 45 northbound to reach Interstate 69. However, this route may be blocked from time to time due to ongoing debris removal efforts.
The public may avoid delays by using the bypass routes to skirt the edge of Mayfield, then travel inbound to access specific business locations.
- Garbage
- Discarded Food
- Paper
- Packaging
- Electronics
- Appliances Hazardous Waste
- Vegetative Debris
- Construction Debris
Office of Graves County Circuit Court Clerk,
Emily Ward Buzanis
The Pop-up driver’s license office will be open through 04-14-2022 and is located at 355 Charles Drive, Mayfield, KY. I am very pleased that this location will eventually be a permanent field office! I have not been given an official opening date for that, so stay tuned for more information.
The City of Mayfield and Graves County Planning Operation Christmas Tuesday Event
Food, water, supplies, toys to be provided to affected residents of Graves County
MAYFIELD, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2021) – The City of Mayfield and Graves County are coordinating a multiagency event to provide resources and holiday joy to the residents of Mayfield and Graves County who were impacted by the catastrophic tornado that caused major damage in Western Kentucky.
Graves County Judge Executive Jesse Perry says the tornado destroyed a lot, but it didn’t cancel Christmas.
“Recovery happens in many ways, and we think it’s important to pause the clean-up long enough to lift up our community, particularly our children who have lost so much, with the love of Christmas.”
Operation Christmas Tuesday is scheduled for Dec. 21. It will mobilize state, county and city staff as well as other community members and volunteer groups to provide a 4-day supply of food, and water, plus gift cards, supplies and toys for children ahead of the holiday.
Mayfield Mayor Kathy Stewart O’Nan said It’s a big task, but she is confident the community can make it happen.
“We’re seeking donations of cash and gift cards to supplement the toys and enable us to provide families with the things they need to get through Christmas,” Mayor O’Nan said.
Gift cards that can be used for furniture, supplies, food, or clothing are the most needed item. Gift card donations can be mailed or shipped to the Graves County Health Department, 416 Central Ave, Mayfield, KY 42066.
Monetary donations can be made by check to the Mayfield Graves County Tornado Relief Fund by mailing a check c/o Independence Bank PO Box 9 Fancy Farm, KY 42039. Donations can also be made to this fund at any Independence Bank location.
If you have questions about donations please call the Graves County donation hotline at 270.883.0072.
All information about ongoing efforts coordinated by the EOC will be posted on the Graves County Emergency Management Facebook page.
Tornado Debris Removal Guidelines
Frankfort, KY. – The Kentucky Emergency Operations Center is providing the following information to help with the removal of debris. Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are working together with county and local partners to remove debris.
The attached graphic provides information about how to properly sort debris to help with the cleanup process. Debris should be sorted into 5 categories: vegetative debris (tree branches, logs, leaves, plants), hazardous waste (oil, batteries, paint, cleaning supplies, compressed gas), electronics (TV’s, computers, phones, DVDs), construction debris (building materials, drywall, lumber, carpet, furniture, plumbing), and large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, air conditioners, stoves, water heaters, dishwashers).
Place debris only in the right of way (within 15 feet of the curb or edge of the street). Do not place debris on or near utility boxes, water meter covers, near trees, poles, fire hydrants, or other structures. Please do not place debris in the roadway. If your insurance company is coordinating debris removal from your property, follow their instructions.
If you have homeowner’s insurance, file a claim with your insurance first. Then apply with FEMA. You can apply at a FEMA Mobile Registration Center, online through DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or by calling 1-800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.
To learn more about available resources, go to kyem.ky.gov and fema.gov/disaster/4630.
A Mayfield city ordinance prohibits the burning of debris. No burn permits will be issued. There is concern about the possibility of asbestos and other hazardous materials intermingled with limbs and other debris. Any debris fires will be immediately extinguished, and the owner cited for illegal burning. All debris should be hauled to the landfill.