As of Friday afternoon, state officials are singing the same tune about the Commonwealth.
There’s still more to come Friday night, Saturday and possibly into early Sunday — and authorities are on high alert.
During a Zoom call with journalists and across-the-state officials, Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson said his office is now operating at LEVEL 1.
Asked if there was anyone currently missing, Gibson said “no” — but that they had to be staged and ready to report with teams, in case rescues were necessary.
Gibson noted it will take “several days” for waters to recede — especially in lower-lying areas, and in places that don’t typically flood.
Gibson, and Governor Andy Beshear, confirmed that the Kentucky National Guard remain on standby — ready to deploy at a moment’s notice.
Meanwhile, Secretary of Transportation Jim Gray said more than 300 roads have already been closed due to high flood waters, including 12 from mud-, rock- and landslides.
Some, he added, are major thoroughfares — especially in the News Edge listening area.
Crews in 120 counties, Gray added, remain on “high alert.”
