Kentucky Faces Devastating Flooding, Major Power Outages – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
Severe flooding has wreaked havoc across Kentucky, leading to more than 1,000 rescues as emergency teams race to help those trapped by rising waters. At least nine fatalities have been confirmed, with officials warning the death toll will likely rise as search-and-rescue efforts continue, according to NBC News.
“This is one of the most serious weather events we’ve dealt with in at least a decade,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Sunday (Feb. 16).
The fatalities were reported in several counties, including Hart, Pike and Clay, with many incidents involving vehicles attempting to navigate floodwaters. Beshear emphasized the importance of staying off roadways to prevent further loss of life.
Nearly 40,000 residents are without power, 9,800 service connections lack water and 26,000 are under a boil-water advisory, authorities said at the Sunday press conference. Pike County School District announced Sunday that it will be closed until further notice.
Beshear said Sunday that President Donald Trump had approved his request for disaster relief funding.
