Governor Beshear Updates Kentucky on Severe Weather Damage and Recovery Efforts

Kentucky is facing severe winter weather following recent flooding, with Governor Andy Beshear reporting significant snowfall across the state and urging residents to stay indoors due to dangerous cold conditions. Snow accumulation of up to eight inches was recorded in western Kentucky, with additional snowfall expected to worsen the situation. The Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund has raised nearly $120,000 to assist with funeral costs and recovery efforts, with 14 weather-related fatalities confirmed. More than 250 guardsmen are deployed for search and rescue, while road closures due to flooding and snow have impacted transportation statewide. The state is applying for federal assistance from FEMA to support individual recovery needs. Beshear has indicated that the budget for emergency funding is nearing its $25 million cap, complicating long-term recovery efforts.