MSD is holding a series of open house meetings to discuss changes to existing floodplain maps by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which may affect your property’s floodplain status. Changes to the maps may affect your property’s flood status.
To view the changes to the floodplain maps please go to https://bit.ly/2QcnErm or attend one of the Open House Meetings:

Wednesday, January 16
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Jefferson County Government Center
7201 Outer Loop #129
Louisville, KY 40228

Thursday, January 17
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Southwest Government Center
7219 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40258

Representatives from the Division of Water and Louisville MSD will be available to speak one-on-one with you. The Kentucky Association of Professional Surveyors and insurance agents have been invited to answer questions related to elevation certificates and flood insurance.
Louisville Metro has a long history of flooding from the Ohio River and its many tributaries. Approximately 15 percent of Louisville Metro is in a floodplain and threatened by frequent flooding, which includes about 8,000 homes and businesses.

The annual program that helps prevent low income residents of Louisville from being disconnected from utility services began on Monday.

LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, is administered by Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. The Crisis Component of LIHEAP will run through March 29, or until available funds have been expended, whichever comes first.

This year’s Crisis Program once again features expanded eligibility allowing residents who received a utility bill with a past due amount to apply, in addition to continuing to serve those who received a disconnect notice.

Residents wishing to apply must make an appointment in advance utilizing the automated appointment system. The toll free service is available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.

Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.

Applicants must be Jefferson County residents with a household income at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Read more details here. 

As the weather gets colder, it becomes increasingly dangerous for those who are homeless.Several constituents have reached out wanting to help but don't know the best way to do so.

There are many outreach organizations who are checking on homeless individuals and distributing needed supplies. If you can, please consider donating the following items:

• Coats
• Socks
• Hats
• Blankets

Check out the Coalition for the Homeless’ website to see some of the member agencies that are working to provide these supplies to those who need it most.

Do you have time to participate in Meals on Wheels?

Southwest Community Ministries is looking for kindhearted, friendly people to deliver meals to home-bound seniors in the 40272 and 40258 zip codes.

Delivery takes about an hour weekly, twice a month if you prefer to deliver two days/month. We have a Tuesday route that departs from Sun Valley Community Center (10:00 am) or a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday route departing from Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in the afternoon (3:30).

If you want to make a difference in a senior's life, and yours, please contact Jessica Burnett 502-935-0310 ext. 244. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

•    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
•    Not available on rental property.
•    Must meet income guidelines (See Intake staff) 
•    May receive assistance once in a five year period.
•    Louisville-Jefferson County only!

TYPES OF REPAIRS

•    Furnace Repair or replacement (October-April only)
•    A/C Unit- Repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, Available May-Sept. only)
•    Electrical repairs/upgrades. 
•    Water Line repairs/replacement.
•    Sewer Line repairs/replacement.
•    Water Heater repair/replacement, Gas or Electric.
•    Gas Line leaks.

For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 502-574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-rudy@louisvilleky.gov

TARC introduced a new fare system this week, making riding public transit in the region easier than ever.

Riders tap their MyTARC cards onto the fare box on board each bus. The proper fare will be deducted automatically, and the card balance will be displayed on a fare box screen.

Riders can also view transactions, ridership history and add value or purchase passes after registering their card at mytarc.ridetarc.org

More information about the new system is at TARC’s website: https://www.ridetarc.org/fares/mytarc-fare-structure-and-faqs/

Volunteers of America have recently opened new addiction recovery locations to better serve the community. They have several programs at 1436 South Shelby Street. Freedom House is a residential program for pregnant and parenting women. Shelby Men’s Recovery Center is also located on South Shelby. This is a 90 day residential program for men, where clients are able to work while seeking treatment. They have Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and services for men, women and families. These services are available at 2500 West Broadway and 4303 W Broadway. Transitional Housing will be available in July for homeless women with children who would like to continue their sobriety at 4303 W Broadway

If you are know someone who may be interested in VOA’s programs, please contact the intake office at 502-635-4530. They’re able to do a quick screening, verify their insurance, and set up an intake date and time.

The city’s Metropolitan Business Development Corp., or METCO, awarded nearly $2.3 million in loans to 30 Louisville small business last year, according to the mayor’s office.

The loans represented a total of roughly $12 million in investment, a news release stated.

The most loan funding went to Michael and Barbara Sivells, owners of the Shack in the Back BBQ, 10706 Manslick Road. The couple received three loans totaling $320,000 to move from Mt. Holly Road to a large space on Manslick, build out the kitchen, renovate and add ADA-complaint bathrooms.

Free Training and Jobs links for Manufacturing and Construction

To find programs for FREE training and to connect people to jobs in construction and manufacturing, please click one of the following

The Career Calculator is being used in schools, career centers and libraries across the Louisville region.

Links to Workforce Resources

• KentuckianaWorks Homepage
• KY Career Centers  
• KY Health Career Center
• KY Manufacturing Career Center
• Code Louisville
• Mayor's SummerWorks
• KentuckianaWorks College Access Center
• Kentuckiana Builds
• Degrees Work
• Events Calendar 

Feeding Stray Cats?  Alley Cat Advocates can help get outdoor cats fixed and vaccinated at NO COST TO YOU!  

 Cat Caretakers living in the following Jefferson County zip codes 40208, 40209, 40213, 40214, 40215, 40216, 40217, 40219, 40258 and 40272 are eligible  for spay/neuter services for unowned community cats,  They will be vaccinated, spayed/neutered, treated for flea and ear-mite medicine, given a great vet visit, ear-tipped (the universal symbol of a neutered cat) and returned.

When there are no more kittens; the number of cats gradually goes down  and annoying behaviors such as yowling, fighting, spraying stop.

Metro Website List of Boards & Commissions 

Consider serving on a board or commission. It is important that these positions are filled by individuals representing all the diverse communities of Louisville and we would love to see our Southwest leaders become involved!

Below is a list of current vacancies. When you find something that strikes your interest, CLICK HERE  to access the application and please inform our office when you do so. Feel free to pass on the link to any friends or family that might be interested!

• Metropolitan Business Development Corporation
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Bardstown Road Overlay District
• Building Code Board of Appeals
• Cemetery Board
• Civil Service Board
• Code Enforcement Board
• Community Action Partnership
• Jefferson County Public Law Library
• Deputy Sheriff Merit Board
• Downtown Development Review Overlay Board
• Downtown Management District
• Ethics Commission
• Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews, Worthington)
• Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board
• Housing Authority Board
• Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
• Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
• Kentuckiana Works
• Landmarks
• Library Advisory Commission
• Louisville Arena Authority, Inc.
• Louisville Public Media
• Merit Board
• Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
• PARC Board of Commissioners
• Police Merit Board
• Redevelopment Authority
• Science Center
• Urban Renewal Commission
• Vacant Property Review Commission
• Waterworks
• Zoo Foundation Board 

Click Here to Apply for one of the Boards or Commission vacancies.