Powell County Rescue workers describe rescue efforts today in east KY
Members of the Powell County Search and Rescue joined the rescue efforts today in flood torn Breathitt County to bring much welcome assistance to the area. 18 team members, including swift water techs and EMT’s, responded to a mutual aid call this morning to assist in rescuing families still trapped from the devastating flood waters in […]
Madison HVAC Weather Center: Weather Forecast | JULY, 29 2022
21,000 plus expected to be without power for many days in east KY
Many in eastern Kentucky remain without power and Kentucky Power, the electric provider for much of the area says currently there are more than 21,000 customers without power, with the majority of customers in Breathitt, Leslie, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties. Many areas remain inaccessible by the crews, hampering restoration efforts. In many areas, they […]
Federal relief in motion for eastern Kentucky
President Joe Biden declared that a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides. Federal funding is available now to State of Kentucky and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on […]
