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Kentucky Faces Winter Storm Amid Flood Recovery Crisis

2/19/2025

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Governor Beshear Responds

Kentucky is bracing for a winter storm that threatens to exacerbate the devastation from recent severe flooding, which has tragically claimed 14 lives and led to over 1,000 rescues. Governor Andy Beshear is urgently calling for temporary shelters to support displaced families, as heavy snowfall looms, complicating the already challenging recovery efforts.

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Relief Organizations Mobilize

In the wake of devastating floods in Kentucky and West Virginia, God’s Pit Crew and Samaritan’s Purse are stepping up to provide crucial relief. As families grapple with loss and displacement, these organizations are delivering vital supplies like clean water, hygiene products, and winter essentials to help communities rebuild and heal.

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Governor Beshear Responds

Kentucky is bracing for a winter storm that threatens to exacerbate the devastation from recent severe flooding, which has tragically claimed 14 lives and led to over 1,000 rescues. Governor Andy Beshear is urgently calling for temporary shelters to support displaced families, as heavy snowfall looms, complicating the already challenging recovery efforts.

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