Gov. Beshear traveling to Laurel County to survey damage as rescue crews continue work
Gov. Andy Beshear will be traveling to London in Laurel County, Kentucky, on Saturday following a deadly tornado outbreak.
맥스카지노This is another tough morning for Kentucky after a night of deadly weather,맥스카지노 said Beshear on X. 맥스카지노Yesterday I declared a state of emergency ahead of the event, which has allowed us to respond quickly.맥스카지노
He has not shared exactly what time he will be in the storm-ravaged area, but said emergency services are in the active rescue phase.
Beshear said more than 100,000 are without power, and five counties have declared a state of emergency 맥스카지노 one written and four verbal.
There are at least 18 confirmed fatalities, and the governor said that number is likely to grow.
"I want to thank Kentucky Emergency Management responders, Kentucky State Police, and Kentuckians across our state for working through the night to keep everyone informed and safe,맥스카지노 said Beshear.
Beshear said he has spoken directly to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FEMA officials, an the state has a situational report with the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs as well.
He said all resources are currently focused on rescue efforts.