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Trump declares deadly floods a major disaster

Secretary of Homeland Security visits Kentucky following deadly flooding

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, along with the head of FEMA and the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, spent time in parts of the hardest hit area’s of the state.

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Trump declares deadly floods a major disaster: What this means for Kentuckians

President Donald Trump declared the severe weather beginning Feb. 14 a major disaster in the Commonwealth, paving the way for residents to receive individual federal assistance.

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If Trump gets rid of FEMA, where would money come from to clean up Kentucky floods?

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has been a fierce defender of the beleaguered agency that the president wants to eliminate.

Kentucky Gov. Beshear says death toll now at 23

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Kentucky flooding, cold weather death toll rises to 22, FEMA to tour damage Tuesday

The governor said state officials are still waiting for approval of an expedited major disaster declaration, which would grant individual assistance.

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Kentucky Gov. Beshear says death toll now at 23 after floods, severe weather

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the death toll has increased after historic flooding and severe weather hit the state last week.

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Kentucky severe weather deaths rise to 23

The death toll from Kentucky’s severe weather beginning Feb. 14 has continued to rise. On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced another storm-related death, bringing the total loss of life in Kentucky from 22 to 23.

Secretary of Homeland Security, Kentucky governor tour flood damage in eastern counties with FEMA

New Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem addressed the needs of impacted Kentuckians and potential future cuts within ...

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Kentucky approved for disaster declaration, FEMA assistance in flooding recovery efforts

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky has been given the green light for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration from the ...

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As Kentucky again grapples with floods, legislators are wary of FEMA's response

But he has firsthand experience with FEMA's response — and like Stivers, he has concerns. Last weekend's flooding in Fleming-Neon, a small town near Kentucky's border with Virginia, was “not ...

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Secretary of Homeland Security, Kentucky governor tour flood damage around state

Kristi Noem, the new secretary of Homeland Security, debriefed with FEMA officials after touring the devastation in Perry and ...

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Aggressive flooding in Perry County garners FEMA's attention

Manuel Holland, a lifelong resident of Perry County, has witnessed his fair share of flooding. However, he describes the recent surge of water as unprecedented.

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Gov. Beshear, federal officials pledge swift action for Kentuckians after devastating flooding

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Governor Andy Beshear briefed Kentuckians Wednesday evening on the latest flooding recovery efforts in Kentucky. It comes as two of President Trump's cabinet secretaries ...

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'We have to be faster': FEMA assesses flood damage in Pike County, Ky.

As cleanup efforts continue across eastern Kentucky, officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are assessing damage in Pike County.

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Kristi Noem says Trump doesn’t want to eliminate disaster relief during Kentucky visit

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met with Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky officials Wednesday after surveying extensive ...

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