(LEX 18) — Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency due to major damage in multiple western Kentucky counties.
He has called upon the Kentucky National Guard and the Kentucky State Police.
Gov. Beshear has declared a state of emergency based on major tornado damage in multiple Western Kentucky counties. He has activated the @kentuckyguard and the @kystatepolice. The Governor will be providing an update with @KentuckyEM officials at 5 a.m. EST in Frankfort. 1/2
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) December 11, 2021
KSP shared in a statement they are responding to a severe tornado event that spreads throughout Western Kentucky. Significant damage has been reported.
"While no fatalities have been confirmed at this time, loss of life is expected. Multiple agencies from across the purchase area are responding."
Last night Western Kentucky experienced some of the worst tornado damage we’ve seen, and we are urging everyone to please stay safe as there are still active cells. 1/3 pic.twitter.com/jkv1sqf3za
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) December 11, 2021
"This is going to be some of the worst tornado damage we've seen in a long time," Gov. Beshear says in a Twitter video.
He also shares that he will personally visit the areas affected as soon as it is safe to travel.
The Governor will be providing an update at 5:00 a.m. LEX 18 will have the news conference live on TV and streaming.
