Kentucky awaits Major Disaster Declaration approval with over 400 still sheltered

FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — Gov. Beshear gave an update to Kentuckians on Thursday afternoon after flooding killed seven people earlier this month.

The governor said less than 200 roads are still closed as multiple bridge inspections continue.

Beshear said that on April 11, state leaders asked FEMA for individual assistance for 13 counties and federal help for 33 counties. He is still waiting to hear if that declaration was approved.

73 people are being sheltered at General Butler and Pennyrile Forest state resort parks, Beshear wrote.

State leaders said that there are currently 25 shelters across the commonwealth, with 402 people being sheltered as of Thursday afternoon.

Kentucky residents affected by the floods can contact emergency management officials by completing the Commonwealth Disaster Needs Survey, by calling (502) 607-6665, or by visiting the Kentucky Emergency Management website.

A full map of Kentucky’s state roads, including closures due to traffic or weather hazards, can be found at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s website.