Mandatory curfew for Frankfort with Kentucky River close to breaching flood wall
Officials in Frankfort are urging people living in low-lying areas of Frankfort to stay alert as the Kentucky River nears its crest.
You can see just how close the river is getting to the top of the flood wall in the player below.
The river is expected to crest at nearly 49.5 feet, which is the highest recorded level in the city's history.
Frankfort's flood wall can only hold up to 51 feet of water.
Officials said they won't know if it breaches the flood wall until it does but are maintaining a high state of readiness.
The following areas are all at risk of flooding:
- South Frankfort
- North Frankfort
- Holmes Street
- Bellepoint
- Compton Drive in Blanton Acres
Police officers have been stationed in these areas and are prepared to help anyone who needs it.
If you live in one of these neighborhoods and can get to a safer place, officials recommend doing so.
The mayor of Frankfort, Layne Wilkerson, issued a mandatory curfew for the city in effect from 8 p.m. Sunday night until 6 a.m. Monday. The curfew applies to all flood-affected areas.
City crews are working to make sure all sandbags and temporary barriers are in place.
Roads may flood and could become hard to reach, and water could also enter basements and lower levels.
A 비바카지노 Viva crew said it is already impossible to use Taylor Avenue to the north bank of the Kentucky River, the part of the city where the Old Capitol Building is.
Officials are urging anyone who may need flood-related assistance to call the EOC hotline at 502-352-2252.
Those experiencing life-threatening emergencies are still asked to call 911.