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We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of our local community. We are providing food and shelter to those in need during the Kentucky Flood. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us. By supporting Opulent Philanthropy Inc., you are supporting your community and helping to build a brighter future for all.
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Kentucky’s state capital has been hit hard by flooding, following days of heavy rain across the state.
Residents in parts of Frankfort were evacuating on Sunday morning, Gov. Andy Beshear said on social media, and all state offices in the Frankfort area will be closed Monday.
The Kentucky River is projected to crest at 49.5 feet on Monday, according to the National Weather Service, one foot higher than the all-time record set in 1978. NWS considers 40 feet or higher a “major flood” in Frankfort.
With the Kentucky River running through Franklin County, those in the area are no strangers to floods.
The river’s water levels are expected to crest at 45 feet by Monday. This is familiar to many who were around the area nearly 30 years ago.
Hecker said, “This is projected to be the fourth highest historic flood and is on par with the flood of 1997.”
City officials took precautionary steps to help protect homes and businesses, like Rebecca Ruth Chocolates, that are located along the river by installing flood walls. Those are something Hecker (who lived in Frankfort at the time) said were not in place during the 1997 flood and could have been helpful.
The National Weather Service defines major flooding as “extensive inundation of structures and roads. Significant evacuations of people and/or transfer of property to higher elevations.” Here are the Kentucky rivers reporting major flooding Monday morning, and how their projected crests rank among their all-time highs. Kentucky River at Lockport the Kentucky River at Lockport crossed into the major flooding threshold at 2 a.m. Sunday and sits at 52.9 feet Monday morning, according to NWS. The river is projected to crest at 53.8 feet Monday evening before slowly receding out of the major flooding threshold Wednesday afternoon. That mark would be the second-highest crest on record, behind a reading of 56.85 feet in 1937. Kentucky River at Frankfort Lock the Kentucky River at Frankfort Lock crossed into the major flooding threshold at 12:45 p.m. Saturday and sits at 48.21 feet Monday morning. The river was projected to start receding early Monday and fall below the major flooding threshold Tuesday evening. Many homes flooded.
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We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of our local community. We are providing food and shelter to those in need after the Kentucky flood. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us. By supporting Opulent Philanthropy Inc., you are supporting your community and helping to build a brighter future for all.
Kentucky Disaster Relief Fund: We have provided shelter and over a million meals during these disasters.
Every contribution, big or small, will bring much-needed assistance to families struggling in the aftermath of this disaster.
Here's how your donation can help:
$50 can provide a care package with essential supplies for a family in need.
$250 can help ensure a family displaced by the flood has access to food and shelter
$1,000 can help ensure a family displaced by the flood has long term access to food and shelter.
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At least nine people have died in the most recent round of harsh weather to pummel the U.S., including eight people in Kentucky who died as creeks swelled from heavy rain and water covered roads.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Sunday that hundreds of people stranded by flooding had to be rescued. President Donald Trump approved the state's request for a disaster declaration, authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate relief efforts throughout the state.
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We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of our local community. We are providing assistance to families who loved ones where injured and families that lost loved ones during the Louisville, Kentucky plant explosion. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us. By supporting Opulent Philanthropy Inc., you are supporting your community and helping to build a brighter future for all.
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Every contribution, big or small, will bring much-needed assistance to people who were injured and lost their life.
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Two people were killed and four remain in the hospital from an explosion at a manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky, officials said.
The "hazardous materials incident" was reported Tuesday afternoon at a Givaudan Sense Colour facility, a natural food coloring plant, according to the Louisville Metro Emergency Services.
First responders were initially told by the business that all employees were accounted for, officials said Wednesday. But then a second victim was found buried in rubble late Tuesday evening after crews went back to the scene upon guidance from the business that someone was likely still there. It took three-and-a-half hours to remove that victim from the rubble, officials said.
"We are deeply saddened to share the news that two of our team members lost their lives in this accident," Givaudan Sense Colour said in a statement. The University of Louisville Hospital said it received seven patients with injuries including burn and blast wounds. All those injured are employees of the plant, officials said. Four people remain hospitalized on Wednesday, all in stable condition, officials said. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation, officials said.
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Emergency Relief Fund: Providing food, water, shelter, and other necessities to families impacted by the storm.
Debris removal and clean-up: Aiding communities in removing downed trees and other debris to clear roads and restore normalcy.
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$25 can provide a care package with essential supplies for a family in need.
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At least four people have died across Kentucky following severe weather on Sunday, including a tornado, that damaged property and left tens of thousands without power.
At 12:12 a.m. Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear issued a state of emergency for the commonwealth. This declaration allows the state to bring in additional resources such as the National Guard.
The storms brought a tornado watch in Louisville and severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings across the commonwealth. Much of the region experienced storm damage.
Gov. Andy Beshear held an 11 a.m. press conference Monday — Memorial Day, to address the ongoing weather situation and provide an update on storm damage along with the state’s response plan.
"Last night many families and communities were not safe," Beshear said. "We had devastating storms that hit almost the entire state."
The Memorial Day weekend storms weren't the state's first run in with tornadoes and storms this year
Beshear said there was at least one tornado confirmed in the state that lasted for about 40 miles. This tornado barely missed the prison in Eddyville.
Kentucky Secretary of Transportation Jim Gray said it appears that Western Kentucky was hit the hardest by the storms, noting damages across state highways and roads.
Beshear said not only did the storms take out power for thousands of people, but many roads and interstates were temporarily closed due to the storms. Many businesses and residential areas also suffered "massive damage." Beshear urged individuals to report any and all levels of damage to the emergency management agencies in their county to help the state qualify for FEMA assistance and other resources.
"But like we always see after severe weather events, first responders and everyday Kentuckians rally to help each other in those toughest moments," Beshear said.
The governor confirmed at least four people have died and one individual is "fighting for their life" as a result of the Sunday storms.
Confirmed fatalities include a 67-year-old woman from Mercer County, a 62-year-old woman in Hardin County, a 48-year-old woman in Hopkins County and a 34-year-old man in Jefferson County.
At this time, Beshear said he is not aware of any unaccounted-for Kentuckians.
Statewide, there are roughly 175,000 customers without power across the state, Beshear said. While large cities should expect to see power restored today, the governor said counties like Trigg and Todd may be without power for several days since there was significant destruction to the power infrastructure in the area.
Across the state, 14 counties and five cities have declared states of emergency alongside the governor's declaration.
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Severe storms have ravaged the Ohio Valley, leaving over 275,000 homes and businesses in West Virginia, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan without power. Residents are facing flooding, downed trees, road closures, and the struggle to recover in the dark.
We are raising funds to support these communities as they rebuild. Donations will be directed towards:
- Emergency relief: Providing food, water, shelter, and other necessities to families impacted by the storm.
- Power restoration efforts: Supporting utility companies in getting the lights back on as quickly and safely as possible.
- Debris removal and clean-up: Aiding communities in removing downed trees and other debris to clear roads and restore normalcy.
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- $25 can provide a care package with essential supplies for a family in need.
- $50 can help ensure a family displaced by the storm has access to food and shelter.
- $50 can help support crews working to restore power to affected areas.
- $100 can contribute to debris removal efforts, making neighborhoods safe and accessible again.
The people of the Ohio Valley are facing a long road to recovery. Your generosity can make a real difference in their time of need. Please donate generously and share this campaign to raise awareness.
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More than 275,000 homes and businesses across West Virginia, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan were without power Tuesday night after a powerful system of thunderstorms brought damaging winds, dangerous hail and reported tornadoes to parts of the Ohio Valley.
The damaging storms brought “flooding, downed trees, power outages, and road blockages” across West Virginia, according to Gov. Jim Justice, who declared a state of emergency. Tuesday for Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln and Nicholas counties.
At least 13 homes were damaged, and some residents were injured, Fayette County, West Virginia, Office of Emergency Management director Kevin Walker told CNN. The injuries were non-life threatening, Walker said.
“Some are destroyed, and some have major damage,” Walker said.
Fourteen tornadoes have been confirmed Tuesday across Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Alabama and Tennessee, the Storm Prediction Center indicates, along with 103 damaging wind reports and 22 hail reports. Just before midnight ET Wednesday, a confirmed tornado was reported in Conyers, Georgia, a city about 25 miles east of Atlanta.
Storms will continue to bring the threat of twisters, strong winds and large hail into the region into early Wednesday, before they shift to the East Coast. Over 35 million people along the East Coast are under threat of severe weather Wednesday, according to the Storm Prediction Center.
A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Georgia and South Carolina until 8 am ET.
The tornado threat is expected to steadily increase after sunset, the center said. In addition to tornadoes, storms will bring a threat of 65 mph wind gusts and hail as large as 1.5 inches in diameter.
At least 128,000 utility customers in West Virginia remained in the dark Tuesday night, according to poweroutage.us.
Damaging winds of 40 to 60 mph battered much of the region and a 92-mph gust was reported in Huntington, West Virginia.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency Tuesday as the Lexington area saw “significant damage” from the storms.
“We need all Kentuckians to stay weather aware as we brace for more severe weather,” Beshear said in a press release Tuesday.
In Tennessee, a funeral home and some homes in the town of Sunbright suffered damage from the storm system after it brought two tornadoes to the state on Tuesday, according to Matthew Brown, Director of Morgan County E-911.
Structural damage was also reported throughout Barnsdall, Oklahoma, according to Barnsdall Police, after four tornadoes swept through the state on Monday. Homes were damaged, garages were destroyed, and roofs came off some of the houses, Officer Eric Sofian told CNN.
“I was on duty and patrolling the streets when it came through,” he said. “There was a lot of heavy wind, a lot of lightning and I could see a lot of sparks flying from the power lines.”
Three more tornadoes hit Missouri on Monday, per the Storm Prediction Center.
In southern Indiana, multiple vehicles were flipped over “due to high winds or (a) possible tornado” on Interstate 265, Indiana State Police in Sellersburg said, adding minor injuries were reported.
Massive hailstones were reported in Texas, including one as large as 4.5 inches in diameter in Briar – bigger than a softball.
The tornado threat will lessen Wednesday as storms shift east from southern New England to Florida. There is still a Level 2 of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms with damaging winds, hail and even a few isolated tornadoes from the mid-Atlantic to Florida. The worst severe weather is expected midday into the early evening hours.
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Providing shelter, food, water and cleaning supplies. At least 8 dead and multiple people missing in wake of flooding, power outages in eastern Kentucky. Rescue workers plucked people off rooftops amid fast-rising water Thursday in central Appalachia, where torrential rains unleashed some of the worst flooding in the state's history. This is an ongoing natural disaster, with more rain expected tonight that could worsen the situation. Hundreds of properties could be destroyed, and the flooding is historic and ongoing. Hundreds will lose their homes, and this is going to be yet another event that it's going to take not months but likely years for many families to rebuild and recover from. The situation is dynamic and ongoing. In most places, they are not seeing receding water. In fact, in most places, it is not crested yet. There are a lot of people in eastern Kentucky on top of roofs waiting to be rescued. The storms hit an Appalachian Mountain region where communities and homes are built on steep hillsides or down in the hollows between them, where the only flat land often shoulders creeks and streams that can rise in a hurry.
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