Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann has declared a local State of Emergency following severe weather conditions. Recent storms resulted in heavy rain, strong winds, and widespread flooding, leading to significant damage to infrastructure, homes, and roadways.
The emergency declaration enables the Kenton County Office of Emergency Management to better coordinate with regional, state, and federal partners in mobilizing response efforts. This coordination is crucial for organizing a more effective and streamlined approach to disaster response.
This declaration also opens the possibility for Kenton County, along with its cities and residents, to qualify for federal aid, contingent on meeting the specified damage threshold. A formal damage assessment is to be initiated soon, once floodwaters have sufficiently receded. Some regions remain inaccessible due to ongoing flooding, prompting a warning for the public to comply with all barricades and road closures.
The Kenton County Office of Emergency Management plans to distribute additional information to local municipalities as details on relief efforts emerge. Residents affected by the storm are advised to stay informed through updates provided by local authorities.