FEMA offering tips for returning home safely after a disaster
Residents who have evacuated their homes should take precautions if the home had damage. Be aware that the structure may be weakened or contaminated with mold or sewage, which can […]
UPDATE: Johnson County’s Burn Ban Lifted
The burning ban imposed in Johnson County on March 10, 2025, has been lifted, effective immediately. In the executive order, Johnson County Judge-Executive Mark McKenzie states that the rainfall this […]
Kentucky State Police Post 9 Launch Operation C.A.R.E. for St. Patrick’s Day and Spring Break Travel
Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort Aims to Prevent Impaired Driving PIKEVILLE, Ky. (March 10, 2025) – As Kentuckians prepare for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and spring break travel, Kentucky State Police (KSP) […]
Gov. Beshear Announces Housing for Flood Victims in Breathitt County
Future housing site in Breathitt County also dedicated as Kentucky’s eighth high-ground community JACKSON, Ky. (March 7, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced $6.2 million in Disaster Recovery funds to transform a former medical building […]
Kentucky February Flooding Recovery Update
FEMA on the Ground FEMA and KYEM opened a Disaster Recovery Center at Hazard Community College in Perry County where survivors can get personal help with their application from a […]
Gov. Beshear Awards More Than $2.1 Million To Increase Public Safety
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 6, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear awarded more than $2.1 million to seven organizations to increase public safety. “Creating a safer Kentucky is a top priority,” said Gov. Beshear. […]
Be Alert to Fraud After Kentucky Flooding
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentuckians should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after recent flooding. In some […]
Gov. Beshear: Kentucky State Police Keeping Children Safe, Arrest More Than 300 Online Predators
Kentucky State Police have arrested 309 online predators since 2019 FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 6, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy announced that since 2019, the Kentucky State Police have arrested 309 online child […]
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance Following the February Severe Storms and Floods
FRANKFORT, KY. — Kentucky homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Simpson counties who experienced damage or losses caused by […]
Motorists Reminded KY-1428 Remains Closed; Don’t Go Around the Barricade
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 is asking drivers to use caution as clean-up continues. RT 1428 in Johnson County remains closed due to an embankment collapse that occurred on February […]