Published 2 years ago

Death toll in Kentucky flooding reaches 39 after more than 1,300 rescues

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear tweeted Thursday afternoon that the 39th person has been confirmed dead. The latest victim was counted in Breathitt County, according to the governor. I ask the commonwealth to join me in praying for our fellow Kentuckians during this difficult time.

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FEMA faces criticism for response as flood death count grows

2 years ago·United States

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USA Today

Death toll in Eastern Kentucky flooding hits 39 as water, electricity restored to residents

The death toll from the flooding in eastern Kentucky climbed to 39 on Thursday as water and electricity gets closer to being fully restored

2 years ago·United States

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KRDO

FEMA faces criticism for response as flood death count grows

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated PressFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear called out the Federal Emergency Management Agency for denying too many requests for assistance in flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky, where the number of people who died as a result of the disaster has risen to 39.The official death count rose Thursday when an additional death was counted in Breathitt County, Beshear said. He didn’t identify the person or provide other detai…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

FEMA faces criticism for response as flood death count grows

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear called out the Federal Emergency Management Agency for denying too many requests for assistance in flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky, where the number of people who died as a result of the disaster has risen to 39. The official death count rose Thursday when an additional death was counted in […]

2 years ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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National Post

FEMA faces criticism for response as flood death count grows

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Gov. Andy Beshear called out the Federal Emergency Management Agency for denying too many requests for assistance in flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky, where the number of people who died as a result of the disaster has risen to 39. Read More

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MY Northwest

FEMA faces criticism for response as flood death count grows

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear called out the Federal Emergency Management Agency for denying too many requests for assistance in flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky, where the number of people who died as a result of the disaster has risen to 39.The official death count rose Thursday when an additional death was counted in Breathitt County, Beshear said. He didn’t identify the person or provide other details.“I ask the commonwealth to join …

2 years ago·Tacoma, United States

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