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Ky. Emergency Operation Plan in effect as storms continue
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -WKYT isn’t the only ones tracking the weather; Governor Andy Beshear ordered on Wednesday that the ...
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Kentucky Emergency Management director praises early warnings for minimizing flood deaths
The death toll from the most recent flooding has risen to at least three. Kentucky State Police report the body of a 27-year-old man from McCracken County who was reported missing has been recovered.
Officials ask KY school districts to assess flood damage, capitalize on relief funding
Kentucky school districts should assess and report flood damages to their county emergency management office as soon as ...
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Kentucky emergency management officials urge preparation ahead of severe weather
“The flooding from February, six inches was the rain total that we were talking about in that event,” said Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson. “And that’s our low estimates are for ...
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‘Painful, difficult disaster’: 22 dead following Kentucky floods as state awaits federal assistance
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Gov. Andy Beshear and Eric Gibson, director of Kentucky Emergency Management, held a news conference Monday morning to give an update on the flooding and severe weather ...
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Gov. Beshear gives Monday morning weather briefing
He was joined by Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson. Here are some key updates: Still in the midst of a very significant winter ...