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The United States declared Kentucky a "major disaster". What is the local situation now?

The United States announced Kentucky's participation? Major disaster? Status, the local situation is as follows.

1. The United States announced Kentucky's participation? Major disaster? Did Honshu announce Kentucky's participation? Major disaster? State, the U.S. federal government says there will be floods in Kentucky? Major disaster? Give help. The U.S. government says it will provide relief to the affected areas in Kentucky. In addition, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has appointed a coordinator to coordinate the federal disaster relief activities in the affected areas of Kentucky.

Second, the local situation, many days of heavy rain in eastern Kentucky led to flooding. In some places, the rainfall reached more than 20 cm in 24 hours, houses, roads and commercial facilities were flooded and cars were washed away.

Bachel, the governor of the state, confirmed that the death toll from the flood has risen to 25, including 4 children. On the same day, American media quoted Bachel as saying that in some places, more than 10 people were missing, and the number of casualties would continue to rise because rescuers could not contact them.

According to relevant media reports, the water level in Whitesburg section of Kentucky River was only 0.3 to 0.6 meters in the same period last year. However, due to the recent heavy rain, the water level of this section has risen to about 6 meters, and the previous record of this section was about 4.48 meters.

According to figures released by Kentucky Electric Power Company, there are16,000 households and commercial residents in this state without electricity supply. Bachel has declared a state of emergency in Kentucky and sent the National Guard to the worst-hit areas. Kentucky has opened three national parks for those who have lost their homes. Bachel said that the reconstruction of the disaster area will last for several years.

There is still a flood warning in eastern Kentucky. American Global Business Weather Forecast Service Company predicts that there will be more rain in this area in the next few days. The rescue work is still going on. Bachel said that this will be the worst and deadliest flood in the history of this region.