In response to the flooding events which are impacting portions of western Kentucky, Governor Matt Bevin declared a statewide emergency Thursday (7/07) in order to provide local officials immediate access to state resources for public safety and assistance.
The State Emergency Operations Center and the Joint Information Center remain activated to monitor the situation and coordinate the response for this weather event.
Michael Dossett, Director of Kentucky Emergency Management, said areas are experiencing severe weather impacts from a stagnant storm system that continues to generate significant rainfall, tornados and straight line winds, causing fluctuating power outages and damage to local roadways across the Commonwealth.
Some areas of Western Kentucky have seen rainfall totals of more than 15 inches in a short period of time, creating hardships in the most severely impacted areas. This event is happening in conjunction with high temperatures across the Commonwealth, creating further concern for local first responders who are assisting displaced residents. All citizens should be mindful of severe weather notifications through local, state and National Weather Service channels, being prepared to take immediate action if directed to do so.
All public inquiries regarding the state response should be directed to (502) 607-6665.
State officials are also monitoring social media and will use #kywx to increase situational awareness.
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