Tuesday, May 04, 2010
State Of Emergency In KY
KENTUCKY...
Governor Steve Beshear confirmed at the Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center the issuance of an executive order, effective May 1, 2010 declaring a state of emergency in response to the severe storms and flooding that hit the Commonwealth over the weekend. There have been four confirmed deaths attributed to this latest storm system in Madison, Barren, Allen and Lincoln counties. Forty-one counties and 15 cities have issued emergency declarations either in writing or verbally, but these numbers are likely to increase as recovery efforts continue.
Governor Steve Beshear confirmed at the Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center the issuance of an executive order, effective May 1, 2010 declaring a state of emergency in response to the severe storms and flooding that hit the Commonwealth over the weekend. There have been four confirmed deaths attributed to this latest storm system in Madison, Barren, Allen and Lincoln counties. Forty-one counties and 15 cities have issued emergency declarations either in writing or verbally, but these numbers are likely to increase as recovery efforts continue.