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• 2012 GOVERNOR’S EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP – ‘SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS’
  Thursday, December 20, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 20, 2012) - The 2012 Governor’s Emergency Management Workshop was held Dec. 14–16, at the Galt House Hotel and Suites in historic downtown Louisville. The theme for this year’s workshop was “Systems and Solutions.”
• KENTUCKY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INTRODUCES NEW MITIGATION EFFORT
  Monday, November 26, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 26, 2012) - Today Kentucky Emergency Management announced the new Commonwealth Hazard Assessment and Mitigation Planning System (CHAMPS) to assist local and state hazard mitigation efforts.
• OFFICIALS CONTINUE TO MONITOR SUPERSTORM
  Tuesday, October 30, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct 30, 2012) - The Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) remains activated in response to Hurricane Sandy, which devastated regions of the East Coast of the United States yesterday.
• OFFICIALS PREPARE AS HISTORIC STORM APPROACHES
  Tuesday, October 30, 2012
  FRANKFORT, KY. (Oct 29, 2012) - State and local officials continue preparations as two major storm systems bear down on the eastern United States. A strong cold front is pushing down from Canada forcing Hurricane Sandy to turn inland along the eastern seaboard causing a major weather event, which could impact one third of the nation and may cause winter storm conditions in the higher elevations of eastern Kentucky.
• KENTUCKY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES REGIONAL RESPONSE MANAGERS
  Wednesday, October 10, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (OCT 10, 2012) - Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Director John Heltzel recently announced the selection of three new KYEM Regional Response Managers (RRM).
• Officials Continue to Track Tropical Storm Issac
  Thursday, August 30, 2012
  FRANKFORT, KY. (August 29, 2012) - State and local officials continue tracking Tropical Storm Isaac as it moves up the Mississippi and Ohio River Valleys. Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) has issued warning orders to alert KYEM and partnering Kentucky Cabinets personnel of the possibility of severe weather from this storm system that may impact the Commonwealth over the Labor Day Weekend.
• Governor Proclaims September Commonwealth of Kentucky Preparedness Month
  Tuesday, August 28, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. – August 28, 2012 – In conjunction with National Preparedness Month, Governor Steve Beshear has proclaimed September as Commonwealth of Kentucky Preparedness Month.
• Kentucky Emergency Management (Kyem) Announces New Region Five Response Manager
  Thursday, August 02, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (AUGUST 1, 2012) - Kentucky Emergency Management Director John Heltzel announced the transfer of Vicki Martin as Regional Response Manager (RRM) for KYEM Region Five. Effective Aug. 1, Martin, will take over as the RRM for KYEM Region Five, which includes Anderson, Boyle, Franklin, Henry, Marion, Mercer, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble and Washington counties.
• Clean Up Begins After Strong Storms, Heavy Rains Force Evacuations
  Friday, July 20, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 19, 2012) - Late last night, Knott County residents in the community of Red Fox were allowed to return to their homes below a pay lake after the lake's dam was deemed safe and conditions stabilized.
• Kentucky's Private Sector Working Group Embraces 'Getting Business Back In Business'
  Wednesday, July 18, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 17, 2012) - Embracing the "Getting Business Back in Business" concept, Kentucky's Private Sector Working Group (PSWG) concluded a two-day workshop recently held in Somerset, July 9-10.
• Kentucky Emergency Management Encourages Local Officials to Plan for Drought, Possible Water Conservation
  Tuesday, July 03, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 3, 2012) – As drought tightens its grip on the Commonwealth, Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) encourages local officials to make plans for continued dry, hot weather and possible water conservation efforts. Ninety Kentucky counties are currently classified as experiencing moderate to severe drought.
• Officials Urge Caution As Temperatures Approach Dangerous Levels
  Thursday, June 28, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 26, 2012) – Local emergency services officials and Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) officials urge caution as the National Weather Service Offices covering Kentucky forecast temperatures to approach 100 degrees or more in some areas of the Commonwealth this week.
• 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.
• KENTUCKY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES
  Wednesday, October 12, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct 12, 2011) - Recently Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) recognized two local employees for outstanding performance.
• KENTUCKY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND KENTUCKY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZE LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES PROVIDERS
  Thursday, September 29, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (September 27, 2011) - The 2011 annual Kentucky Emergency Services Conference (KESC) was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 6-9. This year's conference was an overwhelming success with more than 450 registered attendees.
• JIM GARRETT RECOGNIZED AS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM COORDINATOR
  Friday, June 10, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 10, 2011) - Kentucky Emergency Management is pleased to announce the selection of Jim Garrett, KYEM Volunteer Program Coordinator, as one of sixteen groups and individuals from across the Commonwealth honored for their volunteer contributions at a ceremony held June 2nd at the Governor's Mansion in Frankfort.
• KYEM UNVEILS 2011 KENTUCKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS POSTERS
  Thursday, May 26, 2011
  FRANKFORT, KY. (May 25, 2011) - Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) will honor 2011 Earthquake Awareness Poster Contest winners on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at Picadome Elementary School located in Lexington, Ky. and at Grant’s Lick Elementary in Alexandria, Ky.
• NATIONAL LEVEL EXERCISE 2011-KENTUCKY PREPARES FOR A MAJOR EARTHQUAKE
  Saturday, May 14, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 13, 2011) - On Monday, May 16, 2011, Kentucky and several Central U.S. states, along with federal government agencies, volunteer organizations and the private sector will begin a weeklong preparedness exercise based upon a catastrophic earthquake in the New Madrid Earthquake Zone, which is located in the heart of the United States.
• LOWER OHIO RIVER TO CONTINUES SLIGHT RISE, CRESTING ON SATURDAY
  Friday, May 06, 2011
  Frankfort, Ky. (May 6, 2011) - Emergency Management officials report that because of controlled water releases from some Kentucky lakes, the lower Ohio River will continue to rise slightly through Saturday. No additional evacuations are expected at this time; however, officials remind residents to heed directions if asked to evacuate
• DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS CONTINUE FOR INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE
  Thursday, May 05, 2011
  FRANKFORT, KY. (May 5, 2011) - Gov. Steve Beshear announced yesterday that Kentucky's request for federal assistance has been granted by President Obama. This Major Presidential Disaster Declaration makes Public Assistance Program (PA) and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding available to the Commonwealth. All other requests, including the Individuals and Household Assistance Program (IA), are under review by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
• PRESIDENT GRANTS DISASTER DECLARATION REQUESTED BY GOVERNOR BESHEAR
  Thursday, May 05, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 4, 2011) – Governor Steve Beshear was notified tonight that President Barack Obama has approved his request for a major disaster declaration for Kentucky. After learning that Federal Emergency Management Agency personnel in Kentucky had submitted a letter to the President recommending granting the disaster declaration, Gov. Beshear immediately called the White House to urge a quick response.
• GOVERNOR BESHEAR DIRECTS MORE NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS TO ASSIST IN FLOOD RESPONSE EFFORTS
  Wednesday, May 04, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 4, 2011) – At the direction of Governor Steve Beshear, nearly 600 Kentucky National Guard troops are currently assisting flood relief efforts in six western Kentucky counties. Floodwaters continue to rise along the lower Ohio and Mississippi rivers, threatening homes and businesses. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects the rivers will reach crest in most locations in Kentucky on Thursday and Friday.
• GOVERNOR BESHEAR RETURNS TO FLOODED COUNTIES IN WESTERN KENTUCKY
  Tuesday, May 03, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 3, 2011) –Five days after his initial visit to flooded areas in far western Kentucky, Gov. Steve Beshear says rising floodwaters still pose significant danger to homes and communities along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Gov. Beshear visited Fulton, McCracken and Marshall counties today to assess response efforts. He also visited the recently opened Regional Emergency Coordination Center (RECC) at the Benton Armory.
• GOVERNOR BESHEAR WARNS RESIDENTS OF NEW FLOODING DANGERS, DIRECTED OPENING OF REGIONAL EMERGENCY COORDINATION CENTER
  Monday, May 02, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 2, 2011) – Governor Steve Beshear today warned citizens in western Kentucky that flood projections are worsening, and announced plans to visit several affected counties again on Tuesday. Local officials began evacuating residents in Hickman, Ledbetter and Smithland because of the rising water.
• KENTUCKY DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO ANNOUNCE 2011 EARTHQUAKE
  Wednesday, April 27, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 27, 2011) Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) will recognize the 2011 KYEM Earthquake Awareness Poster Contest winner tomorrow at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School, 628 Second Street Henderson, KY 42420.
• KYEM UNVEILS 2011 KENTUCKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS POSTER
  Tuesday, April 26, 2011
  FRANKFORT, KY. (April 25, 2011) - The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) will honor the 2011 Earthquake Awareness Poster Contest winner on Thursday, April 28, 2011, at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School located in Henderson, Ky.
• WEATHER EXPERTS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ISSUE URGENT SAFETY MESSAGES
  Sunday, April 24, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 24, 2011) - The National Weather Service (NWS) Paducah Office held an early evening conference call with emergency management officials and media urging everyone to use extreme caution overnight and into the coming week, as heavy rains and severe weather continue across the Commonwealth.
• SEARCH AND RESCUE GRANTS AWARDED
  Friday, April 22, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 22, 2011)-As part of the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management's (KYEM) commitment to assist local Search and Rescue (SAR) teams, SAR grants have been awarded to 20 SAR teams across Kentucky
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  Friday, April 22, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 22, 2011) - - The Kentucky Community Crisis Response Board (KCCRB) will hold its quarterly meeting April 27, 2011 in the small conference room on the 3rd floor of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Building at 100 Airport Road, Frankfort, Ky. The meeting will begin at 1:30 PM EDT.
• COMMONWEALTH EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER SCALES BACK OPERATIONS
  Thursday, April 21, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 20, 2011) - Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) has scaled back operations at the Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) to Level I after the weather system that swept across the Commonwealth overnight exited the state and severe weather alerts expired.
• EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIVATES COMMONWEALTH EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
  Wednesday, April 20, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 19, 2011) - In support of the ongoing severe weather threat, Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) has activated the Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) at Level II. Severe weather is expected to move into the state this afternoon and through the night, possibly affecting the Commonwealth. Additional personnel from KYEM and Kentucky National Guard (KyNG) are continually monitoring the developing situation and are ready to fulfill any requests for assistance.
• OFFICIALS CONTINUE TO MONITOR HERRINGTON LAKE LEVELS
  Friday, April 15, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 15, 2011) - As more rain is predicted for the Commonwealth, Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM), National Weather Service (NWS) Louisville Office, Dix Dam officials and local emergency management officials held a conference call Thursday, April 14, to discuss the water level in Herrington Lake.
• EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS AND NATIONAL LEVEL EXERCISE (NLE) 2011 MEDIA
  Friday, April 15, 2011
  WHO: Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) Director, John Heltzel WHAT: KYEM will conduct an in-depth telephone discussion pertaining to earthquake preparedness in Kentucky, The Great Central US ShakeOut and the National Level Exercise (NLE) 2011.
• EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS AND NATIONAL LEVEL EXERCISE (NLE) 2011 MEDIA
  Wednesday, April 13, 2011
  WHO: Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) Director, John Heltzel and Kentucky WHAT: KYEM will conduct an in depth telephone discussion pertaining to earthquake preparedness in Kentucky, The Great Central US ShakeOut and the National Level Exercise (NLE) 2011.
• KENTUCKY PREPARES FOR THE GREAT CENTRAL US SHAKEOUT AND NATIONAL LEVEL EXERCISE 2011
  Tuesday, April 12, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 12, 2011) - As Japan was hit with yet another earthquake yesterday, Kentucky continues to prepare for the Great Central US ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, scheduled for April 28, 2011, and the National Level Exercise 2011 (NLE 2011), scheduled for May 16-20.
• EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIVATES COMMONWEALTH EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
  Tuesday, April 12, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 12, 2011) - The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) has activated the Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) at Level II in response to increased flooding around the Commonwealth. Additional personnel from KYEM and Kentucky National Guard continue to monitor the developing situation and fulfill any requests for assistance.
• GOVERNOR BESHEAR MONITORING STORM DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS
  Tuesday, April 05, 2011
  FRANKFORT, KY. (April 5, 2011) – The Office of Governor Steve Beshear remains in close communication with emergency management and local officials as they begin damage assessments of severe storms and tornadoes that moved through the state yesterday. The teams are reviewing damages in at least 24 counties.
• EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS AND NATIONAL LEVEL EXERCISE (NLE) 2011 MEDIA
  Tuesday, April 05, 2011
  CANCELLED The media conference call scheduled for 11:00 AM EDT today to discuss earthquake preparedness, The Great Central US ShakeOut and NLE 2011 has been cancelled and rescheduled for April 15, 1:00 PM EDT. MEDIA ADVISORY (April 5, 2011) WHO: Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) Director, John Heltzel and Kentucky Earthquake Program Manager, Steve Oglesby
• EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACTIVATED COMMONWEALTH EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
  Monday, April 04, 2011
  FRANKFORT, KY. (April 4, 2011) - In support of the ongoing severe weather threat, the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) has activated the Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) at Level III in response to severe weather that is impacting the Commonwealth. Additional personnel from KYEM, Kentucky National Guard, state and volunteer agencies are now on rotating shifts to monitor the developing situation and fulfill any requests for assistance.
• EARTHQUAKE EXERCISE IN KENTUCKY - PREPARING FOR THE BIG ONE!
  Saturday, April 02, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 1, 2011) - (Special Note: This information pertains to an earthquake EXERCISE). As part of a national level EXERCISE on May 16, 2011, a major earthquake will rock the mid-South and unleash an unprecedented level of destruction upon more than eight states. Unlike other forecasts of doom, this prediction is based on the certainty of a National Level Exercise (NLE) scheduled to put local, state and federal officials through the paces of responding to a catastrophic earthquake in the heart of the United States.
• KENTUCKY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMONWEALTH EARTHQUAKE PLAN BRIEFING FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
  Friday, March 04, 2011
  John Heltzel, director of Kentucky Emergency Management, and Dr. William D. Hacker, commissioner of Ky Dept. for Public Health, will brief elected officials on Kentucky's earthquke plan and the upcoming 2011 National Level Exercise (NLE 11), which will be hosted by Kentucky and held May 16 - 20.
• KENTUCKY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NATIONAL LEVEL EXERCISE WORKSHOP
  Thursday, March 03, 2011
  MEDIA ADVISORY KENTUCKY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NATIONAL LEVEL EXERCISE WORKSHOP CONTACT: Buddy Rogers Tel. No. 502-607-1611 WHO: Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) WHAT: National Level Exercise 2011 Workshop
• STATEWIDE TORNADO SAFETY DRILL - MARCH 8TH 10:07 AM EST
  Wednesday, March 02, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 2, 2011) - At approximately 10:07 AM (Eastern Standard Time) Tuesday, March 8, the National Weather Service (NWS), partnering with Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM), Kentucky Weather Preparedness Committee (KWPC) and Kentucky Broadcast Association (KBA) will issue a tornado warning test message. Warning sirens will sound at this time across Kentucky communities, weather alert radios will activate and television and radio stations will broadcast the alert message.
• CERC MEETING MEDIA ADVISORY
  Tuesday, March 01, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 1 , 2011) Kentucky Division of Emergency Management WHO: Commonwealth Emergency Response Commission (CERC) WHAT: CERC Bi-monthly Meeting WHERE: Carroll Knicely Center 2355 Nashville Road Bowling Green, KY 42104 WHEN: March 9, 2011 ~ 1:00 p.m. CST To learn more about the CERC, please visit www.kyem.ky.gov/about/cerc. * Photo ID required
• GOVERNOR BESHEAR DECLARES MARCH SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS MONTH
  Monday, February 28, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 28, 2011) - History tells us that Kentucky's most common threat is the weather. With that, Governor Beshear has signed a proclamation declaring March 2011 as Severe Weather Awareness Month, urging all Kentuckians to be prepared for severe weather.
• OFFICIALS URGE AWARENESS AND CAUTION AS A STRONG STORM SYSTEM APPROACHES KENTUCKY
  Sunday, February 27, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 27, 2011) - Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) and officials at the National Weather Service (NWS) urge Kentuckians to prepare as a strong storm system is expected to move into the western part of the state late this evening and move northeast across Kentucky on Monday.
• Fourth Flood Victim Recovered
  Friday, February 25, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2011) - Rescue workers have recovered the missing 11-year-old child in Graves County, who was apparently swept away by rushing waters as the horse drawn buggy she was in attempted to cross a rain swollen creek. The family was returning home, near Wingo, Ky. via Roscoe Road when the accident occurred Thursday night. Overnight, emergency rescue team members recovered the bodies of three other children who were in the family buggy. The mother and another child were able to make it to safety.
• OFFICIALS MONITOR A POTENTIALLY SEVERE WEATHER EVENT WITH HEAVY RAIN
  Wednesday, February 23, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky.: February 23, 2011 - Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) and National Weather Service (NWS) officials continue to monitor a potentially heavy thunderstorm event expected to begin tonight and lasting through Friday morning.
• KENTUCKY DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND BULLITT COUNTY JUDGE TO
  Thursday, February 17, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 17, 2011) Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) will recognize four local Bullitt County citizens whose fast thinking and actions helped prevent a tragedy.
• KENTUCKY'S ENHANCED MITIGATION STATUS MEANS MILLIONS TO THE COMMOMWEALTH
  Friday, February 04, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2011) - The Commonwealth of Kentucky has received notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of approval and award of an "enhanced" status for the State Hazard Mitigation Plan.
• GOVERNOR BESHEAR PROCLAIMS FEBRUARY EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS MONTH
  Monday, January 31, 2011
  FRANKFORT, KY: January 31, 2011 - Governor Steve Beshear has signed an executive proclamation declaring February 2011, as Earthquake Awareness Month in Kentucky.
• OFFICIALS ENCOURAGE CAUTION AS WINTER STORM APPROACHES
  Thursday, January 20, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 20, 2011) - State and local officials continue tracking a winter storm as it moves across the Commonwealth. Since late last week, the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM), along with local and state officials, have been tracking this system through the National Weather Service (NWS). The Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) does not expect to activate beyond Level One (normal operations), but is maintaining increased situational awareness and prepared to offer assistance to local governments, if requested.
• KENTUCKY DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RECOGNIZES LOCAL REGIONAL RESPONSE MANAGER'S ACHIEVEMENTS
  Saturday, January 15, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 14, 2010) - Recently Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) Regional Response Managers (RRM); Chris Hecker and Vicki Martin, were recognized by KYEM Director, John Heltzel, for achieving RRM Level One.
• KYEM UNVEILS 2011 KENTUCKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS POSTER
  Wednesday, January 12, 2011
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan 12, 2011)-The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) announced the winner of the 2010 Earthquake Awareness Poster Contest yesterday at Westridge Elementary School, located in Frankfort, Ky.
• Op-Ed: Resolve to be Ready in 2011
  Tuesday, January 04, 2011
  Every year, nearly half of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions. This year, we’re asking you to make a resolution that could save your life – resolve to be ready for disasters.
• KENTUCKY DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TO ANNOUNCE 2010 EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS POSTER CONTEST WINNER
  Tuesday, December 28, 2010
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 28, 2010) Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) will award a $100.00 U.S. Savings Bond to Samantha Durham of Westridge Elementary as the KYEM 2010 Earthquake Awareness Poster Contest winner.
• Winter Storm Exits Kentucky Leaving Little Impact
  Thursday, December 16, 2010
  The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) has transitioned to Level II at the Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) as the winter storm that impacted Kentucky through last night and into today exits the state, leaving behind up to six inches of snow in the northern- most counties, roadways and landscapes covered in ice elsewhere.
• Kentucky Receives Federal Disaster Declaration
  Tuesday, May 11, 2010
  President Barack Obama issued a federal disaster declaration for Kentucky today after floods heavily damaged more than two-thirds of the state’s counties