JCPS SCHOOL TASK FORCE

Jefferson County Public Schools Vanhoose Education Center. 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Jefferson County Public Schools, which are currently on spring break, is canceling activities for the remainder of the week because of expected severe weather and flooding.

That includes the "Lit &" camps scheduled for Thursday and Friday.

The Literacy & Programs provide a series of spring break camps for JCPS students and include a variety of activities, including literacy, karate, robotics, soccer and chess for third, fourth and fifth grade JCPS students.

The district said the programs "connect standards-based literacy instruction to character-building opportunities using grade-level-appropriate books with themes connected to each program." 

Themes include confidence, competition, activism, compassion, diversity and more. JCPS said students in the program "make text, self, and world connections while increasing student engagement."

The district said the activities are being canceled after Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency for Kentucky ahead of anticipated severe weather Wednesday night, which includes historic amounts of rain, strong winds and a possibility of tornadoes. 

The severe storms are expected to continue through Sunday, according to a news release. There is a potential for historic amounts of rain, strong winds and a possibility of tornadoes. Western Kentucky is facing a a Level 5 severe weather risk, meaning there could be widespread severe storms.

Beshear encouraged Kentuckians to find a safe place to stay Wednesday as tornadoes, hail, flooding and strong winds are expected.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said one of the most important things you can do now is to sign up for emergency notifications by texting "LensAlert" to 67283. Once you've signed up, you'll be notified about severe weather so you don't have to rely on hearing warning sirens.

It's also a good idea to make sure you have flashlights and batteries. Keep phones and other devices fully charged, and try to have three days' worth of water and non-perishable food on hand.

For more information about the state of emergency, incoming weather and how to prepare, click here.

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