US floods: At least 10 dead after heavy rain
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Watch: Deadly storm hits south-eastern US At least 10 people have died as torrential downpours over the weekend drenched parts of the south-eastern US, submerging roads and houses. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said nine people have died in his state, after making an emergency disaster declaration. About 1,000 people stranded in flood waters had to be rescued, he also said on Sunday.
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Main Idea: Governor Andy Beshear said deadly flooding in Kentucky killed at least nine people and forced about 1,000 rescues after heavy rain hit the south-eastern US.
Key Points:
- Kentucky was hit hardest, with some areas getting up to 6 inches of rain and many roads closing because of flooding.
- Beshear requested an emergency disaster declaration, and President Donald Trump approved federal disaster aid for the state.
- A person also died in Georgia when a tree fell on a home, and other states faced storm alerts and power outages.
- In Tennessee, a levee broke in Obion County, causing fast flooding and evacuations in the town of Rives.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Floods can kill people, cut power, close roads, and damage homes and small businesses, raising costs for taxpayers and families.
Positive Impact
Emergency declarations from Governor Andy Beshear and other state leaders can speed rescue, aid, and repairs for affected communities.
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- Primary:Governor Andy Beshearperson
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- Governor Andy BeshearpersonPrimaryEvaluated
Kentucky governor who declared an emergency disaster declaration and requested federal disaster assistance after the floods.
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Federal disaster-response agency authorized to coordinate relief efforts under the approved declaration.
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West Virginia governor who issued a state of emergency in multiple counties.
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Homeland Security secretary who said DHS was in contact with governors and ready to support disaster response.
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Issued flood, storm, and cold-weather warnings and provided figures on rainfall and flooding conditions.
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Approved Kentucky’s emergency declaration, making him part of a central government response in the story.
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