Kentucky storms News

Kentucky Governor Unveils Plan to Boost Rental Housing Amid Shortage

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said this week that a rental housing shortage has gnawed at him since the recovery began from a terrifying tornado outbreak that hit western parts of the state in late 2021. The …

Obama Signs Kentucky Disaster Declaration for July Storm Damage

President Barack Obama has signed a disaster declaration for parts of Kentucky affected by storms in early July. The White House said in a news release Friday that the declaration covers damage from storms, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides that …

Disaster Loans Made Available for 6 Eastern Kentucky Counties

Residents and businesses in six eastern Kentucky counties affected by storms and other damaging weather in August may be eligible for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The SBA says the declaration covers Floyd County as well …

Kentucky Warns Storm Debris May Contain Asbestos

Storms in recent weeks in Kentucky have produced mounds of debris, and the state Division for Air Quality is recommending that people remember the material may contain asbestos. The agency advises keeping all debris from damaged buildings thoroughly wetted until …