Gov. Andy Beshear gives the State of the Commonwealth address. Photo courtesy of the Kentucky Lantern by Arden Barnes
By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
Eleven people are dead due to the severe weather the commonwealth endured over the weekend.
During a Feb. 17 press conference, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the 11 confirmed deaths included “motor vehicle-related deaths of men in Hart and Nelson counties; and floodwater-related deaths of a man in Clay County, a woman and a child in Hart County, three men in Pike County, a woman in Washington County, a man in Hardin County and a man in Floyd County.”
“Kentucky, we are seeing dangerous and life-threatening conditions across the state, and things are only going to get tougher due to widespread flooding and incoming weather,” Beshear said. “We are still in the search-and-rescue phase as this deadly storm system continues to affect much of our commonwealth. Please continue to stay safe and check in on any vulnerable family members, friends and neighbors.”
He also said emergency crews across Kentucky had performed more than 1,000 rescues and launched the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund. To donate, click here.
On Feb. 16, Beshear also signed an executive order that allows “Pharmacists located in any county in the Commonwealth of Kentucky [to] dispense emergency refills of up to a thirty day supply of any non-controlled medication for residents of any county of the commonwealth,” and allows the set up of emergency pharmacies in locations not designated for them.
The order states it will expire on Mar. 19.
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