The governor announced the emergency declaration Saturday, saying widespread flooding has already forced first responders to rescue people trapped in vehicles and homes.

Gov. Andy Beshear made the declaration on Friday. The state’s Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort will activate at 7 a.m. Saturday.

Kentucky officials said Friday the centralized emergency operations center in Frankfort can help organize and dispatch what's needed.

Beshear set up the funds following tornadoes that ravaged parts of western Kentucky in late 2021 and massive flooding that inundated the state's Appalachian region in 2022.

Drought conditions across the state have increased the chances of wildfires.

When the disaster declaration was approved in April, these counties were still waiting on a verification and validation process to be added to the declaration.

Although it's not a full-sized house, the Commonwealth Sheltering Program will get people out of temporary hotel rooms or state parks.

According to a news release from the governor's office, Kentucky Emergency Management activated its State Emergency Operations Center Wednesday morning. 

UPS says it gained enough personal protective equipment to protect its workers, while also making the donation.