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July 24, 2026

GOVERNOR ASKS FOR MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION

Chris Nelson
Chris Nelson
GOVERNOR ASKS FOR MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION

GOVERNOR ANDY BESHEAR HAS SUBMITTED AN OFFICIAL REQUEST TO PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP AND THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO

DECLARE A “MAJOR” DISASTER FOR THE STATEWIDE FLASH FLOODING IN JUNE….

 

ON JUNE 27TH  BESHEAR…..ALONG WITH SEVERAL COUNTIES AND CITIES…..DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY AFTER UPWARDS OF SEVEN INCHES OF RAINFALL

FELL IN PORTIONS OF THE COMMONWEALTH…..CAUSING SEVERE FLASH FLOODING THAT LED TO THE DEATHS OF SIX INDIVIDUALS…..

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