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Trump approves major disaster declaration for Kentucky counties affected by floods
The declaration allows the federal government to provide funds to individuals with flood damages, state and local government agencies, and some nonprofits.
Federal assistance approved for 10 flood-impacted counties in KY
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Kentucky approved for disaster declaration, FEMA assistance in flooding recovery efforts
Kentucky has been given the green light for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government.  That means public assistance from FEMA will be available for local governments and individuals in 10 counties impacted by flooding.
If Trump gets rid of FEMA, where would money come from to clean up Kentucky floods?
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has been a fierce defender of the beleaguered agency that the president wants to eliminate.
President Trump approves major disaster declaration for KY, opening funds for victims
President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration from Gov. Andy Beshear Monday, unlocking funds for victims from the recent storms and related floods. The approval will open up additional funds for local governments and people affected by the flood and subsequent frigid weather,
‘Painful, difficult disaster’: 22 dead following Kentucky floods federal assistance approved
During the briefing, Beshear referred to the flooding as a "painful, difficult disaster" and reiterated how this was one of the worst disasters to hit Kentucky in years as the death total has risen to 22.
Missing Kentucky man found dead about 150 yards away from flooded vehicle
A missing Kentucky man whose vehicle was abandoned in flood waters from the recent storms was found dead Monday, according to Kentucky State Police. The man, 39-year-old Samuel Wilson, of Murray was ...
Eastern Kentucky community only accessible by boat more than one week after flooding hit region
The Confluence Community sits along the banks of the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River. When flooding rains hit Eastern ...
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Total rainfall, death toll and more. Everything we know about the Kentucky flooding so far
Kentucky had widespread devastating flooding across the state over the weekend with a death toll of 12 so far and more severe weather is on the way according to the National Weather Service in ...
Want to help Eastern Kentucky flood victims? Here’s where to donate
Raging flood waters over the weekend, and severe cold weather, have claimed the lives of 14 people across Kentucky. If there ...
Eastern KY continues to clean after the second round of flooding in three years
Some in Eastern Kentucky are re-living their worst nightmare. Three years ago they suffered damage from flooding and with ...
Beshear: 'Clock is ticking' for White House to provide aid for Kentucky flood victims
The White House has already approved a request for an emergency disaster declaration, allowing federal funding to go to areas ...
Ky. State Police find body of missing Calloway Co. man a week after vehicle found in flood waters
The search for a missing western Kentucky man is over after state police say they have recovered his body. According to the Kentucky State Police, after days of searching, the body of 39-year-old ...
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‘We know what it’s like’: How Appalachian towns are learning to help each other after floods
From the Kentucky floods to Helene and back again, people throughout Appalachia are using their experiences to help each ...