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Governor warns of dangerous cleanup, freezing temperatures ahead as rescue operations continue
By Staff Writer with Agencies
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The death toll from the devastating floods sweeping through parts of Kentucky has risen to four, Governor Andy Beshear confirmed during a press conference on Monday, as rescue operations continue and freezing temperatures loom.
Among the victims was a young boy who was swept away by floodwaters while walking to a bus stop, a tragic reminder of the unpredictable power of nature.
Emergency crews have conducted at least 140 rescues and overseen 189 evacuations, but state officials warned those numbers are expected to rise as search efforts intensify in remote and hard-hit areas.
“The cleanup can be just as dangerous as the flood,” Governor Beshear cautioned, urging residents to stay alert during recovery efforts.
Over the weekend, relentless rain led to flash flooding across multiple counties, inundating roads, homes, and businesses. Some communities remain cut off as emergency services battle washed-out infrastructure and rising river levels.
Adding to the crisis, thousands remain without power, and the National Weather Service has issued warnings for sub-freezing temperatures overnight, raising further concerns about hypothermia and the safety of those without adequate shelter.
“Monday night could be incredibly dangerous,” Beshear said. “We’re dealing with a multi-faceted emergency—first the floods, and now the cold.”
Emergency shelters have been opened across the region, and state officials are coordinating with FEMA to assess damage and fast-track aid to affected areas.
Kentuckians are being urged to avoid flooded areas, check in on neighbors, especially the elderly, and follow official updates closely as rescue and recovery efforts continue.
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