Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency as winter storms continue to generate high winds, snows and severe temperatures throughout much of the state.
The storms have the potential to disrupt utility systems and impact road conditions and private property. The state of emergency declaration allows for the activation of state resources, including Kentucky Emergency Management, to help protect communities and families.
“We continue to ask Kentuckians to stay weather-aware as snow accumulation and below-freezing temperatures continue to sweep through the commonwealth, Beshear said. “Please check goky.ky.gov before you travel, and check in on your neighbors, loved ones and pets.”
The governor also activated the state’s price gouging laws to protect families from grossly overpriced goods and services. With the state of emergency in place, consumers in the commonwealth can report price gouging to the Office of the Attorney General. Under state law, price gougers can be held accountable.
The Disaster Distress Helpline is a 24/7, year-round, confidential crisis counseling and emotional support resource for survivors, responders and anyone in the U.S./territories struggling with distress or other mental health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster.
Grayson County is under a Winter Weather Advisory, as a second round of snow is expected to arrive Monday afternoon and possibly into Monday evening and drop up to two more inches, according to the National Weather Service.
The high temperature on Monday is forecast to be 19 degrees with the low 8 degrees.
As of early Monday morning, 32 WRECC customers were without power in the Shrewsbury-Sadler Road area.
(Photo: Sunbeam Road)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
