Beshear says after he issued a state of emergency for Kentucky in anticipation of what he believed would occur, local governments in 37 counties and 11 cities issued their own declarations. "The biggest damage appears to be trees, powerlines and utility poles. When it comes to power restoration, this is going to be a multi-day event."
"This is about protecting our national security in a very uncertain, unfriendly world," Heath added. "With food shortages and insecurity, a major issue across the globe, we need to take this opportunity to look after our supply chain where it begins."
"Child sex trafficking is a significant problem here in Kentucky. We know it is linked to substance use, particularly in family members. It is identifiable and it is preventable," said Coker.
"From what we've seen, we believe this will qualify for a federal disaster declaration on the public assistance side," he said. "It remains to be seen if it will qualify for individual assistance.
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