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Kentucky Congressional Delegation Supports Governor’s Request for Federal Major Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kentucky’s federal delegation, including Senator Rand Paul, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and Representatives Hal Rogers (KY-05), Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Andy Barr (KY-06), James Comer (KY-01), Thomas Massie (KY-04), and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) have sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing their support for Governor Andy Beshear’s request for a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky due to severe storms that occurred from May 21, 2024, to May 27, 2024.
Sixteen tornadoes struck Kentucky along with damaging winds and severe thunderstorms during this period. These events caused widespread power outages affecting over 213,000 households, some lasting several weeks. Nearly half of Kentucky’s 120 counties experienced severe damage to public and private property. Some areas are still recovering from the historic December 2021 tornadoes (DR-4630-KY). Several fatalities were reported along with numerous injuries. Additionally, multiple hospitals and long-term care facilities lost power for days, and two counties faced hazardous chemical spills.
In their letter to the President, the delegation stated: “In recent years, the Commonwealth of Kentucky has endured some of the deadliest and costliest disasters in its modern history. As Kentuckians continue to recover, we support Governor Andy Beshear’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration that includes the Individuals and Households Assistance Program for 15 counties and the Public Assistance Program for 54 counties. We appreciate your prompt consideration of this request which will greatly assist Kentuckians and our communities.”
Click here to read the letter from the Kentucky delegation.
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