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Gov. Beshear shares severe weather update after 8 confirmed deaths in Kentucky

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — Governor Andy Beshear addressed the public Sunday afternoon after severe weather in Kentucky took the lives of at least 8 residents.

Governor Beshear has also signed an executive order, allowing Kentucky pharmacists to dispense emergency 30-day refills for any non-controlled medication.

Prior to the storm, Governor Beshear declared a state of emergency and requested an emergency disaster declaration for the state which was granted by President Donald Trump.

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“Please stay off the roads. If you see water over the roadway, turn around – it’s not worth it,” says Governor Beshear.

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During Governor Beshear’s address to the state Sunday afternoon, he confirmed at least eight confirmed deaths connected to the severe weather in state from those in Hart, Nelson, Clay, Hart, Pike and Washington counties.

Governor Beshear’s entire severe weather update can also be viewed on YouTube.

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