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• Kentucky Emergency Management Announces Hazard Mitigation Award
  Monday, April 09, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 9, 2012) - The Commonwealth of Kentucky has received notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of its approval of a mitigation project grant for the city of Cumberland, in Harlan County, Kentucky. The mitigation grant, in the amount of $2,944,444, will be administered by the Kentucky Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation Program. FEMA will provide 90 percent or $2.6 million of the project funding; the Kentucky Department for Local Government will provide 9 percent or $264,960 and Harlan County Fiscal Court will provide 1 percent or $30,000.00.
• SPECIALIZED SEARCH & RESCUE TRAINING IN OWENSBORO KY
  Friday, March 09, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 8, 2012) - The Commonwealth of Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) is hosting the upcoming District Search and Rescue School scheduled for March 10-11, 2012 at Daymar College, 3361 Buckland Square, Owensboro KY. The weekend’s training activities will also be hosted in part by Daviess County Emergency Management.
• Emergency Officials Urge Caution When Using Chainsaws
  Wednesday, March 07, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 6, 2012) – State and local officials are urging citizens to be extremely cautious if using chainsaws and other power tools when removing storm debris from their property and along with the Kentucky Division of Forestry offer these safety tips:
• State Health Department Issues Health, Safety Guidelines for Post Storm Clean-Up
  Wednesday, March 07, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Mar. 7, 2012) – State officials and the Kentucky Department for Public Health are reminding Kentuckians about guidelines for safety during post storm clean-up regarding tetanus, mold cleanup and food safety. The guidelines come after Friday’s severe storms and tornadoes that caused widespread damage, injuries and loss of life.
• ACCESS TO WEST LIBERTY RESTORED FOR RESIDENTS ONLY
  Tuesday, March 06, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 6, 2012) West Liberty emergency management officials have opened access to the town for residents and media ONLY, at this time, following Friday's deadly tornadoes. Roads into town had been closed in order to conduct full search and rescue missions as well as to clear debris so traffic and residents may travel safely. Residents will be required to pass a safety check point for clearance before proceeding.
• SAFETY MESSAGE FROM KENTUCKY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  Saturday, March 03, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 3, 2012) – In response to an outbreak of intense storms throughout Friday, Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) urges Kentuckians to be responsible and safe as clean up and damage assessments begin.
• COMMONWEALTH EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ACTIVATED TO LEVEL II
  Friday, March 02, 2012
  FRANKFORT, KY. (March 2, 2012) – Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) will activate the Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) to Level II in response to a severe weather system expected to move into the central regions of the Commonwealth today. At Level II, the CEOC is staffed with additional KYEM support staff and personnel from the National Weather Service (NWS). The CEOC tracks and maintains situational awareness and response to requests for assistance.
• GOVERNOR BESHEAR DECLARES MARCH SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS MONTH
  Friday, March 02, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 1, 2012) – Past history and yesterday’s severe weather that swept through the Commonwealth tells us Kentucky’s most common threat is the weather. With that, Governor Steve Beshear signed a proclamation declaring March 2012 as Severe Weather Awareness Month, urging all Kentuckians to be prepared for severe weather.
• COMMONWEALTH EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ACTIVATED TO LEVEL II
  Wednesday, February 29, 2012
  FRANKFORT, KY. (Feb. 29, 2012) – Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) activated the Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) to Level II earlier this morning in response to the severe weather system that moved into the western regions of the Commonwealth. At Level II the CEOC is staffed with additional KYEM support staff and personnel from the National Weather Service. The CEOC tracks and maintains situational awareness and response to requests for assistance.
• KENTUCKY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES MITIGATION GRANT AWARD
  Thursday, February 09, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb 9, 2012) - The Commonwealth of Kentucky has received notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of approval and the awarding of a mitigation grant totaling $8 million to the University of Kentucky. FEMA will provide 75 percent or $6 million the University of Kentucky will provide 25 percent or $2 million.
• KENTUCKIANS PARTICIPATE IN THE GREAT CENTRAL U.S. SHAKEOUT
  Thursday, February 09, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb 9, 2012) – More than 426,000 Kentuckians participated in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on Feb. 7 as part of Earthquake Awareness Month in Kentucky as proclaimed earlier by Governor Steve Beshear.
• KENTUCKY PREPARES FOR THE GREAT CENTRAL US SHAKEOUT
  Sunday, January 29, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan 27, 2012) – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has proclaimed February as Earthquake Awareness month as Kentucky continues to prepare for the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, scheduled for Feb. 7.
• 2011 GOVERNOR'S EMERGENCY MANAGENENT WORKSHOP AND ENERGY SUMMIT HUGE SUCCESS
  Tuesday, December 20, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec 20, 2011) - The 2011 Governor's Emergency Management Workshop and Energy Summit was held Dec. 14 - 16, at the Galt House Hotel and Suites in historic downtown Louisville, Kentucky. The theme for this year's workshop was "Partnering for the Future."
• Kentucky Emergency Management Announces Mitigation Award for Rowan County Acquisition Project
  Tuesday, December 06, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec 6, 2011) - The Commonwealth of Kentucky has received notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of its approval of a mitigation project grant for Rowan County. The mitigation grant, in the amount of $1,554,855, will be administered through the State Hazard Mitigation Program, which is managed and administered by Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM).
• Kentucky Emergency Management Announces Mitigation Award for Safe Room
  Thursday, December 01, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec 1, 2011) - The Commonwealth of Kentucky has received notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of approval and awarding of a mitigation grant in the amount of $1,207,939 to the City of Muldraugh, Ky. for the new construction of a stand-alone, single-use, tornado safe room.