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Kentucky awaits disaster declaration: 22 people dead in severe winter weather

  • Severe winter weather in Kentucky has resulted in 22 confirmed deaths, including a man who died from hypothermia, as announced by Governor Andy Beshear on February 24.
  • Governor Beshear is awaiting federal approval for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration to provide federal funding for recovery efforts.
  • A total of $300,689 has been raised for funeral expenses, with over 3,000 donors contributing to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund, as stated by Governor Beshear.
  • The Kentucky National Guard is assisting with debris removal and transporting supplies in affected areas, according to reports from the governor.
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thecooldown.comthecooldown.com

Officials declare state of emergency after catastrophic weather event turns fatal: 'There are still people at risk'

Just days after floodwaters inundated Kentucky, a snowstorm and frigid temperatures arrived. What's happening? A flood watch was issued for nearly the entire state early Feb. 13, and residents experienced extreme flooding over the weekend. At least two inches of rain fell, and some places received over 6.5 inches in 24 hours. The downpour stretched across neighboring states — a levee was breached in Tennessee — and brought to mind the floods tha…

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Weather-related death toll climbs to 22 in Kentucky, governor says - WNKY News 40 Television

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear says a total of 22 Kentuckians have died as a result of winter weather-related deaths. On Monday, Beshear provided an update on the state’s weather response. The governor says President Donald Trump has approved his request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration, which includes public assistance for local governments and individual assistance for Kentuckians in the counties impacted by recent storms. Those…

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The Herald-DispatchThe Herald-Dispatch

Death toll now at 22 following Kentucky floods, winter weather

Gov. Andy Beshear said in an update Monday that severe winter weather in the state last week has now claimed the lives of 22 residents.

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Anadolu AjansıAnadolu Ajansı

Kentucky storm claims 21 lives as disaster area is declared

660 residents still without power, over 108 roads closed, and nearly 600 seeking shelter, says governor of Southern US state - Anadolu Ajansı

·Ankara, Türkiye
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Missouri to participate in Severe Weather Preparedness Week

MISSOURI (KOAM) -- The State of Missouri is reminding people about Severe Weather Preparedness Week.

·Joplin, United States
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WLKYWLKY

Gov. Beshear updates severe weather death toll to 22 as state moves to recovery phase

Beshear said the death toll from last week's severe weather has increased from 21 to 22 following the death of a man in Marshall County.

·Louisville, United States
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WPSD Local 6 broke the news in on Monday, February 24, 2025.
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