FRANKFORT, Ky. — More than $162 million is being paid to cities across Kentucky, as part of the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The money will be used to cover the cost of buying personal protective equipment, holding vaccination clinics, loss of revenue, payroll and other expenses.
In Pike County, Pikeville will receive $875,334.52, Coal Run Village will receive $203,100.06, and Elkhorn City will receive $118,920.43.
In Floyd County, Prestonsburg will receive $471,940.39, Martin will receive $74,024.63, Wheelwright will receive $67,210.08, Wayland will receive $41,034.90, and Allen will receive $22,982.37.
Other cities in the region receiving money include
- Paintsville, $533,137.65
- Jenkins, $257,750.01
- Whitesburg, $246,258.82
- Salyersville, $221,405.79
- Hindman, $90,593.31
- Fleming-Neon, $90,459.70
- Inez, $49,894.13
The money comes from the American Rescue Plan. This is the second payment to cities. The first payment was distributed last year.
