OFD back home after helping Eastern Kentucky flood operations

OFD back home after helping Eastern Kentucky flood operations

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) - The gear is unloaded and search and rescue boats scrubbed clean after Owensboro firefighters help eastern Kentucky residents affected by recent flooding. Lieutenant Ted Johnston was a part of a team that initially arrived in Hazard, Kentucky. The Owensboro Fire Department (OFD) was eventually stationed in Martin County, Kentucky to assist in water rescue operations. "I mean the water was rising incredibly fast," recalls L…

Kentucky communities come each other’s aid again after more deadly flooding

PINEVILLE, KY, (WATE) — While many counties across southeast Kentucky experienced major flooding. Bell County Mayor Shawn Fugate they were one of the fortunate ones.   “Our flood walls protect a lot of our city, so we were we were very fortunate, blessed to not have a lot of those issues,” Fugate said. Search and rescue efforts continue in Kentucky as death toll rises to 12 amid floods While Pineville did experience some flooding, Fugate s…