Gov. Andy Beshear said recovery efforts for recent floods will cost "hundreds of millions." FEMA head Kristi Noem got an up-close look at damage.

But lawmakers have made it clear the issue is on their radar, and after controversy following the 2022 floods in Eastern Kentucky, they're keeping a close eye on FEMA's response. Speaking about the weekend floods after the chamber gaveled out Tuesday ...

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

Requests for federal help have already been filed in Kentucky following the fatal flooding that happened on Feb. 15 and 16. The fulfillment of the request had many people wondering why West Virginia's request was still pending.

The declaration allows the federal government to provide funds to individuals with flood damages, state and local government agencies, and some nonprofits.

Kentucky announced additional resources for residents impacted by the fatal flooding that occurred in February.Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the sta

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

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky has been given the green light for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government. That means public assistance from FEMA will be available for local governments and individuals in 10 counties impacted by flooding.

Two Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, have opened in Pike County to offer in-person support to survivors in

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

But lawmakers have made it clear the issue is on their radar, and after controversy following the 2022 floods in Eastern Kentucky, they're keeping a close eye on FEMA's response. Speaking about ...

Meanwhile, Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said that state officials are still waiting for approval of an expedited major disaster declaration.