President approves emergency funding for Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says President Donald Trump approved his request for an emergency disaster declaration for Kentucky.

Beshear shared the news on his X social media account earlier Sunday morning.

This comes on the heels of widespread flooding throughout the commonwealth after heavy rains moved through the area all day Saturday.

In his post, Beshear said because of the president’s declaration, federal funding will now be available for the state to help those impacted by flash floods, and rising flood waters.

The governor also posted that widespread flooding continues to be an issue. Beshear wrote, “The statewide impact is massive, with hundreds of water rescues and multiple fatalities. Evacuations are continuing as this event will continue through today (Sunday, 2/16).”

Beshear also said drivers should exercise extreme caution of they have to get out and travel.

Stay with ABC 36 News and the ABC 36 Storm Team for continuing updates on the weather conditions.