LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — An emergency declaration for Kentucky was approved by President Donald Trump, announced Sunday.
Severe weather and flooding risks have inundated the state over the past few days. FEMA has been coordinating with states across the Midwest affected by the severe storms
After Trump’s approval of the emergency declaration, FEMA can identify, mobilize and provide equipment and resources to support state and local efforts in response and recovery. According to a news release, FEMA is also working with the Department of Defense and other federal agencies to leverage their resources.
People can visit the Kentucky Emergency Management website for more information by clicking here. FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support assets are deployed in Frankfort and Louisville.
FEMA’s Emergency Management Assistance Compact task forces will also support the state.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency April 2 for the Commonwealth ahead of expected severe weather.
Beshear said there are currently 539 road closures across the state due to record flooding, mudslides and a rockslide.
“Kentuckians and communities have been affected across the state, and teams are working around the clock to support them,” Beshear said on X. “Please move to higher ground if you need to and never drive through water.”
