WASHINGTON, D.C. - Kentucky's federal delegation, including U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell, Senator Rand Paul, and Representatives Hal Rogers (KY-05), Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Andy Barr (KY-06), James Comer (KY-01), Thomas Massie (KY-04), and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) sent a letter to President Donald Trump expressing their support for Governor Andy Beshear's request for a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a result of severe storms that began on April 2, 2025.

In the letter, the delegation wrote: "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.

"On April 2, 2025, Governor Beshear issued a State of Emergency. Federal, state, and local authorities have been working overtime assisting with water rescues, debris removal, and emergency infrastructure repairs. However, further federal assistance is necessary given the widespread nature of this disaster."

Click here to read the letter from the Kentucky delegation.

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