Gov. Andy Beshear said recovery efforts for recent floods will cost "hundreds of millions." FEMA head Kristi Noem got an up-close look at damage.

But lawmakers have made it clear the issue is on their radar, and after controversy following the 2022 floods in Eastern Kentucky, they're keeping a close eye on FEMA's response. Speaking about the weekend floods after the chamber gaveled out Tuesday ...

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has been a fierce defender of the beleaguered agency that the president wants to eliminate.

Requests for federal help have already been filed in Kentucky following the fatal flooding that happened on Feb. 15 and 16. The fulfillment of the request had many people wondering why West Virginia's request was still pending.

Meanwhile, Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said that state officials are still waiting for approval of an expedited major disaster declaration.

Kentucky announced additional resources for residents impacted by the fatal flooding that occurred in February.Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the sta

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met with Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky officials Wednesday after surveying extensive flood damage in eastern Kentucky. She said President Donald Trump does not intend to slash disaster relief efforts.

The declaration allows the federal government to provide funds to individuals with flood damages, state and local government agencies, and some nonprofits.

Two Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, have opened in Pike County to offer in-person support to survivors in

New Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem addressed the needs of impacted Kentuckians and potential future cuts within FEMA.

Clean-up efforts continue in Eastern Kentucky following recent floods, with Governor Andy Beshear providing an update on the state's recovery response.

But lawmakers have made it clear the issue is on their radar, and after controversy following the 2022 floods in Eastern Kentucky, they're keeping a close eye on FEMA's response. Speaking about ...