 We owe our freedom and thanks to each and every veteran who has served our great country. Their sacrifice permit us civilians the ability to live peacefully at home.
While we fight for important issues such as equality, human rights and accountability, our men and women in uniform are defending that right and ability each day.
Take your time today to thank a veteran in your life. It is the least you can do to repay their service.
 With the beginning of the holiday season fast approaching, Councilman David Yates (D-25) is asking for the community’s help to make the 4th Annual Friendsgiving Turkey Drive a success.
“We know there are many people in South and Southwest Louisville affected financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, there may be many more of our fellow citizens who may not be able to feed their families this Thanksgiving,” says Yates. “Once again, I ask the people of area to be generous and show their compassion to help those in need.”
Last year, the Annual Friendsgiving Turkey Drive distributed some 350 turkeys in Louisville Metro to those in need. Councilman David Yates, local entertainer Dusty Leigh & his colleagues are calling on all citizens, businesses, associations, unions, and organizations to contribute turkeys and donations to feed families in need this holiday season.
“Many times, the people of our city have come forward to lend a helping hand. At this time of Thanksgiving, let the spirit of the holiday season show those who are less fortunate they are not alone. I look forward to working with anyone who would like to help us out,” says Yates.
“I started this community-wide Friendsgiving as a way to give back. I have been overwhelmed by past years support and donations but I know we can do even better this season,” said local entertainer Dusty Leigh. “David and I are asking for everyone to consider donating something: turkeys, can goods, contributions, anything that will help make this holiday season a bit brighter for those struggling.”
If you, your business or your organization would like to be a part of the 4th Annual Friendsgiving Turkey Drive, then contact Councilman Yates office at 502-574-1125 or email david.yates@louisvilleky.gov.
PRP Fire District Deputy Chief Brian Morgan passed suddenly on Oct. 24th due to natural causes. His wife Brittany (Cassady) Morgan and four boys Bryce 14, Brayden 12, Brody 8, and Brennan 4 survive him.
A fundraiser has been coordinated to help support the family during this difficult time and to help Brittany battle MS, Lupus and other medical problems so she can be strong for her young family. A donation of any size is sincerely appreciated.
GoFundMe Fundraiser
 Mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your lawn is a great option for reducing waste. Mulching not only returns vital nutrients to the soil, but experts say that it can help your grass grow even better the following year!
Of course, residents with yard waste collection can also set them out in containers or paper bags. And all Louisville Metro residents will have the option to dispose of them for free at one of three drop-off sites beginning Tuesday, November 10.
Metro Public Works is offering a free leaf drop-off service November 10 through December 12. Drop-off will not be available on November 26 and 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents.
Leaf drop off sites:
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Public Works Yard - 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane) Tuesday – Saturday - 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Public Works East District Operations Center - 595 North Hubbards Lane Tuesday – Saturday - 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Waste Reduction Center - 636 Meriwether Avenue Tuesday – Friday - 9 a.m. – 5 p.m & Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
1. Scam artists are posing as the Social Security Administration, telling local consumers their social security number and driver's license are going to be blocked because of a legal warrant. Don’t fall for it!
2. A local consumer lost $5,000 in a cryptocurrency scam, after he wired money to what he thought was a legit bitcoin wallet. The site kept asking for additional money for account upgrades. The consumer was contacted by the fake company through Facebook. That’s a red flag.
3. A fake UPS text asks you to answer 5 questions about a recent delivery. A local consumer received the text and was offered a free iPad if the questions were answered. The catch? The consumer had to pay a $19.63 fee for shipping and handling. Now the scammer has his debit card information.
4. Scammers are posing as Apple Support, telling victims their icloud account has been compromised. One local consumer says he was told to log into his computer, go to a website, and enter personal information. If you think there might be a problem with your icloud account, contact Apple directly.
5. Don’t fall for survey scams. A special deal for a well-known brand appears in your email or in an online ad. Just “click here” for a coupon. When you click, you are “one of the lucky few” and to qualify for a bigger deal (and a special gift), just complete the quick survey. In the end, you are asked to pay a nominal shipping fee for the gift and you’ve given your credit card info to scammers.
6. Trying to lower the interest rate on your home loan? Don’t fall for a mortgage modification scam. Scammers call, asking for up-front fees to pay for the modification. Hang up the phone and call a company you can trust. Check out bbb.org.
7. There is a new outbreak of fake services offering to handle your address change notifications. They massively overcharge and, in some cases, use the payment information you provide for identity theft. Save yourself time and money by visiting the real USPS at usps.com.
8. Fake rental listings are all over Craigslist. They claim to be moving, or are out of state, and are unable to give viewings due to COVID. The scammers tell the victim to secure the house, an application needs to be filled out (with personal information) and a wire deposit must be made.
9. Don’t be a skimming victim. Thieves attach a device in front of card readers to steal information from credit cards. There is an increase in this scam at gas pumps because many readers still use the old magnetic swipe strip, which were supposed to be phased out (but have not been yet, due to COVID). If you pay at the pump, check the reader for signs of tampering. Or, better yet, use a card with a security chip or pay with cash!
10. More consumers will likely be doing their holiday shopping online this year, due to COVID. If you are shopping online, be sure you go to websites you can trust. Also, be sure your anti-virus software is up-to-date. And, don’t forget to check out those refund/exchange policies and shipping dates!
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Eviction Prevention Assistance for households
How to apply:
Jefferson County residents who meet the below eligibility requirements can call an automated scheduler at 502-977-6636 or visit online at EvictionPRevention.itfrontdesk.com.
Eligibility:
- Jefferson County residency
- Must have a pending court eviction, or a past due notice from landlord
- Household income up to 80% AMI (Area Median Income) within the previous 30 days (see more details here.)
- The assistance is necessary to avoid eviction
- Reasonable prospect that the household will be able to resume payments within a reasonable period of time
- Households facing COVID-related delinquencies
The Mayor also noted that landlords of federal, state or locally subsidized multi-family or single family units (i.e., LIHTC, CDBG, HOME Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Louisville CARES or to tenants that receive Section 8) may also apply on behalf of multiple tenants, which streamlines the application process by eliminating the need for income verification. This portion of the program is administered by Louisville Metro Office of Housing, part of Develop Louisville.
How to apply:
Landlords in Jefferson County meeting eligibility may apply for assistance on behalf of their tenants by visiting https://louisvilleky.gov/government/develop-louisville/eviction-prevention
To be eligible, the landlord must:
- Be currently registered on the Rental Registry.
- Have no outstanding code violations for the property for which rent is being paid.
- Waive all late fees, fines, and penalties.
- Forgo evictions for assisted tenants for 60 days after assistance is provided.
- Provide pre-COVID-19 rent rolls to document delinquency rates before and after the pandemic.
Also today, the Mayor extended thanks to members of the Louisville’s Eviction Prevention Task Force, a collaboration of stakeholders representing the public, private and nonprofit sectors working to reduce Louisville’s eviction rate. The Task force recently launched a website called StopMyEviction.org that has a multitude of eviction prevention resources and services in one location.
Visit www.stopmyeviction.org for the following information and services, including:
- Rental assistance and resources for tenants who are behind on their rent
- Help coordinating assistance when facing an eviction
- Support from a Task Force coordinator who will review requests on an online form and respond within 48 hours
The Legal Aid Society, part of the Eviction Prevention Task Force, provides legal assistance to tenants facing eviction in order to prevent homelessness. Legal Aid lawyers represent tenants in court to help avoid an eviction and maintain stability. To apply for Legal Aid’s assistance visit www.yourlegalaid.org or call (502) 584-1254.
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 New Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps become effective February 26, 2021. At that time, any related flood insurance requirements will also take effect. The new preliminary FEMA maps remove approximately 1,400 properties from floodplain maps and add 1,100 new properties to the maps. Flood insurance is still recommended even if your property is removed from the mapped floodplain, as the flood risk is only reduced, not removed. Check with your insurance agent to determine the right amount of flood coverage needed. Note that your lender still retains the right to require flood insurance if they feel it is necessary.
If you live in an area newly affected by a flood risk map change, review your options with your insurance agent as policies purchased 30 days before the effective map date may be eligible for a lower-cost flood insurance policy. Buildings newly mapped into the floodplain may be eligible for a lower premium during the first 12 months after a map change. Buying an insurance policy before the new flood map goes into effect will save more money. Your insurance agent can give you more information on how to save.
To see the new floodplain maps or check your property’s status please visit: https://www.lojic.org/preliminary-firms
For flood insurance questions, contact your insurance agent.
MSD Floodplain staff can answer your questions about floodplain mapping. You may contact them at 502.540.6000 or floodpermits@louisvillemsd.org.
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