Death Toll From Kentucky Flooding Remains at 4 as Beshear Seeks Federal Disaster Aid
More than 63 water rescues and evacuations have been conducted as officials survey damage and prepare a federal aid request.
- On Sunday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed that flooding killed four people and announced he will request federal disaster aid following severe storms across the state.
- Beshear declared a state of emergency Saturday after torrential rains reaching up to 8 inches pummeled Kentucky, affecting 16 counties with record rainfall in two days.
- State agencies conducted more than 63 water rescues and evacuations, while Madison County reported about 320 homes without water; three victims were from Madison County and one from Jackson County.
- The governor activated state price-gouging laws and signed an emergency order allowing pharmacies in affected areas to issue emergency prescription refills for residents.
- Beshear expressed confidence in securing FEMA aid, calling it a "slam dunk case," while search teams survey remote areas and residents are urged to reserve 911 for life-threatening emergencies only.
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