Bevin Declares State Of Emergency In Kentucky

Governor Matt Bevin has declared a statewide emergency in response to continued heavy rainfall events which have caused widespread flooding and damage to critical infrastructure across Kentucky. The Governor's executive order enables state resources to be mobilized and made ready to assist cities and counties should they be needed.

Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) on February 22, at a Level 4. To date, state officials say the SEOC has received 14 individual county declarations.

In response to rising floodwaters, search and rescue teams have been placed on standby to provide evacuation assistance as needed. State cabinet partners and the National Guard are also preparing for flood response activities.

Governor Bevin has also activated the state's prohibitions on price gouging to protect consumers affected by the severe weather system.

The emergency order triggers several consumer protection measures and will remain in place for 30 days, but may be extended past that time as needed.
 

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