UPDATE: Feb. 18 at 9:30 a.m.
Governor Andy Beshear held a press conference in Frankfort on Tuesday morning regarding the weather conditions following the Kentucky floods and as snow is expected to hit the region.
Gov. Beshear reports that the death toll has risen to 14 due to flooding across the Bluegrass and that the state is shifting from search and rescue to recovery efforts.
The governor says the biggest concern now is the cold temperatures moving in, and any Kentuckian without heat in their home should find an emergency shelter.
Find the live conference below.
Press conference Monday, Feb. 18 at 9:30 a.m., Gov. Beshear provides an update on flooding.
UPDATE: Feb. 17 at 7:20 p.m.
On Monday evening, Governor Andy Beshear reported on social media that the toll in Kentucky has risen to 12.
The post from Beshear read, "I’ve got more tough news. The death toll in Kentucky has now risen to 12. We must remember, this isn’t just a number — these are Kentuckians who will be missed by their families and loved ones. Please pray for our commonwealth and our neighbors who have lost people they love."
Press conference Monday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m., Gov. Beshear provides an update on flooding.
During a press conference Monday morning at the Kentucky Emergency Operations Center, Gov. Andy Beshear says that 11 people have died following the flooding across Kentucky.
According to Gov. Beshear, there were motor vehicle-related deaths of men in Hart and Nelson Counties and flood water-related deaths of a man in Clay, a woman and a child in Hart County, three men in Pike County, a woman in Washington County, a man in Hardin County, and a man in Floyd County.
Gov. Beshear says, "Two Kentucky guard trucks got into dangerous situations while responding to the flooding, and one truck is underwater and unrecoverable."
According to Gov. Beshear, more than 100 people in Martin County need to be rescued, and they "have enough crews available to do that work."
A press release notes that four Kentucky State Parks are being used as shelters for around 143 people, but rooms are still available for those needing shelter.
The following is a list of other emergency shelters across Kentucky:
- Breathitt County- Lee's College Gymnasium, Jackson City School
- Clay County- Paces Creek Elementary School, Laurel Creek Church of God
- Henderson County- Henderson County Public Library, The Harbor House of Men
- Knox County- First Baptist Church
- Lawrence County- Lawrence County Community Center
- Martin County- Martin County Middle School
- McCreary County- McCreary County School Gym
- Owen County- Owen County Senior Center
- Pulaski County- New Life Church
Gov. Beshear says the state is still in the active rescue phase, and Secretary Gray says that around 344 roads are closed due to floodings, mudslides, or rockslides.
Press conference Monday, Feb. 17 at 10:00 a.m., Gov. Beshear provides an update on flooding.
