Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky, pledges more US help
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky, pledges more US help

Associated Press  

LOST CREEK, Ky. — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Monday witnessed the damage from deadly and devastating storms that have resulted in the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history, as they visited the state to meet with families and first responders. Beshear said the flooding was “unlike anything we’ve ever seen” in the state and credited Biden with swiftly approving federal assistance. “We battle all the times on issues,” Biden said, but in helping Kentuckians rebuild, “we’re all one team.” Monday’s trip is Biden’s second to the state since taking office last year. Let’s make sure we help them out.” Biden has expanded federal disaster assistance to Kentucky, ensuring the federal government will cover the full cost of debris removal and other emergency measures.

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Governor says budgetary cap would limit his immediate response to natural disasters in Kentucky
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Governor says budgetary cap would limit his immediate response to natural disasters in Kentucky

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Democratic Gov. Once reaching that cap, he’d have to ask lawmakers for more immediate funding, which would require a special session if they’re not meeting at the time, Beshear said. However, state Senate President Robert Stivers, a Republican, disputed Beshear’s assertion that his hands would be tied, saying the governor would have “ready access” to considerably more …

For a third straight week flash flooding is a concern in the same areas of the US
2 years, 4 months ago

For a third straight week flash flooding is a concern in the same areas of the US

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this article originally appeared in the weekly weather newsletter, the CNN Weather Brief, which is released every Monday. “Heavy rainfall rates will be possible,” said the National Weather Service office in Jackson, Kentucky, adding, “Isolated to scattered instances of flash flooding will be a concern, especially in persistent activity, training storms,” including areas that are …

US President Joe Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky
2 years, 4 months ago

US President Joe Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky

Al Jazeera  

The trip is Biden’s second to Kentucky, which has been hard hit by a number of devastating natural disasters. US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden travelled to Kentucky to meet with families and view damage from storms that have resulted in the worst flooding in Kentucky’s history. “As long as it takes, we’re going to be here.” …

More storms forecasted for flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky
2 years, 4 months ago

More storms forecasted for flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The National Weather Service extended a flood watch through Sunday evening for areas of eastern Kentucky ravaged by high water more than a week ago and said there’s a threat of thunderstorms in the region for much of the coming week. There’s a “persistent threat of thunderstorms” through Thursday that could produce heavy rain and cause flash …

More storms bring renewed flood threat in hard-hit Kentucky
2 years, 4 months ago

More storms bring renewed flood threat in hard-hit Kentucky

Associated Press  

Thunderstorms on Friday brought a renewed threat of flooding to parts of Kentucky ravaged by high water a week ago. As residents continued cleaning up from the late July floods that killed at least 37 people, rain started falling on already saturated ground in eastern Kentucky late Friday morning. Some places could receive up to 3 inches of rain by …

Biden heading to Kentucky to see flood damage, meet families
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden heading to Kentucky to see flood damage, meet families

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to eastern Kentucky on Monday to survey the damage from last week’s devastating floods and meet with those affected. Andy Beshear and his wife, Britainy, at a Federal Emergency Management Agency State Disaster Recovery Center. At least 37 people lost their lives in the flooding after 8 to …

US: Biden to visit Kentucky, state battered by floods and heat
2 years, 4 months ago

US: Biden to visit Kentucky, state battered by floods and heat

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden will travel to Kentucky on August 8 to meet with officials and families hit by disaster. Kentucky could receive more than three inches of additional rain by Friday night, and Governor Beshear was forced to cancel plans to visit areas touched by flooding on Friday due to unsafe travel conditions. “We’re going to deliver water until …

Death Toll In Kentucky Hits 28 As Infrastructure Damage Hampers Flood Recovery
2 years, 4 months ago

Death Toll In Kentucky Hits 28 As Infrastructure Damage Hampers Flood Recovery

Huff Post  

As residents in Appalachia tried to slowly piece their lives back together, flash flood warnings were issued for at least eight eastern Kentucky counties. The National Weather Service said radar indicated up to 4 inches of rain fell Sunday in some areas, with more rain possible. Beshear said the death toll climbed to 28 on Sunday from last week’s storms, …

AP PHOTOS: Kentucky counts the dead, braces for more floods
54 years, 11 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Kentucky counts the dead, braces for more floods

Associated Press  

Amid a climbing death toll, frantic searches for the missing and the daunting cleanup of mud-soaked homes and businesses, Kentucky authorities braced for the possibility of more storms and flash floods Sunday. Andy Beshear said on NBC’s “Meet The Press” that the death toll had risen by one to 26 from last week’s storms. Beshear said state police were taking …

Liberals saying Kentucky deserves these floods need to take a hard look at themselves
2 years, 4 months ago

Liberals saying Kentucky deserves these floods need to take a hard look at themselves

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In Perry County — which borders …

Governor: Search for Kentucky flood victims could take weeks
2 years, 4 months ago

Governor: Search for Kentucky flood victims could take weeks

Associated Press  

JACKSON, Ky. — Kentucky’s governor said it could take weeks to find all the victims of flash flooding that killed at least 16 people when torrential rains swamped towns across Appalachia. “In some of these areas, it’s hard to know exactly how many people were there.” Patricia Colombo, 63, of Hazard, Kentucky, became stranded when her car stalled in floodwaters …

US: Kentucky flooding death toll rises to 25
2 years, 4 months ago

US: Kentucky flooding death toll rises to 25

Al Jazeera  

At least 25 people, including four children, killed as torrential rains swept through towns across the state, governor says. At least 25 people died, including four children, when torrential rains swamped towns across Appalachia, Kentucky’s governor has said. Governor Andy Beshear said on Saturday that the number would likely rise significantly and it could take weeks to find all the …

At least 25 people have died in Kentucky's devastating floods, governor says
2 years, 4 months ago

At least 25 people have died in Kentucky's devastating floods, governor says

NPR  

At least 25 people have died in Kentucky's devastating floods, governor says Enlarge this image toggle caption Timothy D. Easley/AP Timothy D. Easley/AP Heavy rains that drenched Appalachia earlier this week brought what Gov. The flooding has claimed the lives of at least 25 people, including four children, but the governor said he expects the death toll to rise as …

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear shares the latest on the state's devastating flooding
2 years, 4 months ago

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear shares the latest on the state's devastating flooding

NPR  

Andy Beshear shares the latest on the state's devastating flooding SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Heavy rains have flooded many communities in Appalachia, and more rain is in the forecast. Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency, and he's called the flooding one of the worst and most devastating in the history of the state. We put about $100 million …

Rescue efforts continue in Kentucky after floods hit the state
2 years, 4 months ago

Rescue efforts continue in Kentucky after floods hit the state

NPR  

Rescue efforts continue in Kentucky after floods hit the state Tens of thousands are without power, and the flooding caused massive damage in eastern Kentucky. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Search and rescue efforts continue in southeastern Kentucky today after intense rainfall Wednesday night caused devastating flooding. INGOLD: Well, the Kentucky National Guard is also helping with search and rescue. We're expecting …

'Devastating' Floods Kill 8 In Kentucky; More Deaths Expected
2 years, 4 months ago

'Devastating' Floods Kill 8 In Kentucky; More Deaths Expected

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Some of the worst flooding in Kentucky history has killed at least eight people so far, officials said Thursday, and the death toll is expected to keep rising. Kentucky National Guard Maj. Gen. Hal Lamberton said at Beshear’s news conference that his crews are out in helicopters rescuing people stranded on rooftops. “ we’re striving to do …

Death toll rises in Kentucky flooding as rescue efforts continue
2 years, 4 months ago

Death toll rises in Kentucky flooding as rescue efforts continue

Al Jazeera  

At least 16 people have been confirmed dead as a result of record flooding in eastern Kentucky, authorities said, warning that the death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue teams look for missing people from communities washed away by the waters. “The tough news is 16 confirmed fatalities now, and folks that’s going to get a lot …

At least 16 people are dead in Kentucky after torrential rains flood Appalachia
2 years, 4 months ago

At least 16 people are dead in Kentucky after torrential rains flood Appalachia

NPR  

At least 16 people are dead in Kentucky after torrential rains flood Appalachia Enlarge this image toggle caption Timothy D. Easley/AP Timothy D. Easley/AP JACKSON, Ky. — Search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities in some of the poorest places in America. "We've still got …

Biden pledges ‘whatever it takes’ to assist tornado victims
3 years ago

Biden pledges ‘whatever it takes’ to assist tornado victims

Associated Press  

DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. — President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged to do “whatever it takes, as long as it takes” to help Kentucky and other states after a series of deadly tornadoes that he said left a trail of unimaginable devastation. “I intend to do whatever it takes as long as it takes to support your state, your local leaders, …

Biden declares disaster in Kentucky after deadly tornadoes
3 years ago

Biden declares disaster in Kentucky after deadly tornadoes

Al Jazeera  

Spokesman for candle factory destroyed by tornado in Kentucky says death toll at the site may be lower than expected. US President Joe Biden has declared a major federal disaster in Kentucky, releasing more aid to the hard-hit state, after a swarm of deadly tornadoes ripped across the country’s central region. “And we still don’t know how many lives are …

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