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Flooding, extreme cold claim 14 lives in Kentucky as FEMA aid arrives

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear reported that the death toll from recent flooding has risen to 14, with fatalities in several counties, including Hart and Clay.
The flooding has closed over 340 state highways and affected nearly all counties in Kentucky, with major issues reported in Western, Southern, and Southeastern regions.
About 2,300 Department of Highways personnel are focused on restoring transportation routes and ensuring safety for residents affected by the flooding.
The Kentucky National Guard has 175 soldiers and airmen actively responding to the emergency, with further complications expected from approaching snowfall.

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