Kentucky's congressional delegation is asking President Donald Trump to approve a major disaster declaration after deadly storms, flooding and tornadoes caused widespread damage across the state in June.
Two more people have died as a result of last week's devastating flooding in Kentucky, bringing the statewide death toll to six.
Klinglesmith says he hopes President Donald Trump makes an emergency or major disaster declaration to give Kentucky access to FEMA funds, but fears those funds won't come quick.
The governor announced the emergency declaration Saturday, saying widespread flooding has already forced first responders to rescue people trapped in vehicles and homes.
Teams with Nelson County's Emergency Management Agency recently surveyed the Rolling Fork River -- and found two areas of concern: a growing debris pile near a bridge, and a massive blockage spanning the entire width of the river.
The drop-off point is the Civic Center on South 3rd Street.
Beshear said the flooding and cold temperatures are now responsible for 23 deaths in Kentucky.
Gov. Andy Beshear said President Donald Trump approved his request for an emergency disaster declaration for Kentucky.
A flood watch is in effect for early Saturday, Feb. 15 through Sunday afternoon.
It happened in Marion County during heavy rains last week.