U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell | Mitch McConnell Official website
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell | Mitch McConnell Official website
Kentucky's federal delegation has united behind Governor Andy Beshear's plea for a federal major disaster declaration in response to the severe storms that struck the state starting April 2, 2025. The delegation includes U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, and Representatives Hal Rogers, Brett Guthrie, Andy Barr, James Comer, Thomas Massie, and Morgan McGarvey. They addressed a letter to President Donald Trump advocating for federal support.
The letter detailed, “This storm system produced historic levels of precipitation, with some portions of the Commonwealth receiving more than a foot of rain in just a few days. Excessive rainfall caused deadly flash flooding across the Commonwealth, prompting significant rescue efforts due to blocked roads from high water, mudslides, and downed trees. Several rivers and lakes crested at near-record levels, leading entire communities to evacuate to higher ground. Tragically, several Kentuckians are confirmed dead. Hundreds of homes and businesses have been impacted. Critical infrastructure has been severely damaged, and some Kentuckians were stranded without power or safe drinking water."
Governor Andy Beshear declared a State of Emergency on April 2, as federal, state, and local authorities undertook water rescues, debris removal, and emergency infrastructure repairs. Despite these efforts, the delegation noted that “further federal assistance is necessary given the widespread nature of this disaster.”
The letter highlights the scope of the devastation and the need for additional resources to aid recovery.
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