Andy Beshear

It means we’re going to have to make sure we’ve got everyone displaced because of this flooding in a warm place for the days that are coming ahead.

We need everyone to be aware that conditions are dangerous, and folks need to stay off the roads in areas with high water.

I am sad to share some more tough news tonight, Kentucky. We just confirmed another weather-related death out of Pike County, bringing our total loss to 9 people.

11 people died in his state, after making an emergency disaster declaration.

A state of emergency was declared by Beshear.

We're going to have to make sure that we've got everyone who is displaced because of this flooding in a warm place for the days that are coming ahead.

This is a snowstorm in the middle of a natural disaster.

President Donald Trump had approved his request for disaster relief funding.

We want everyone to be careful. The amount of rain coming down will make it hard to drive.

So many of these fatalities were due to attempts to drive through water, and drive through moving water, so folks, stay off the roads now and stay alive.

River flooding is very likely this weekend through next week. Significant flooding is expected where the heaviest rain falls.

From mudslides in the east to snow in the west, the situation is dangerous. Please plan ahead, avoid travel and stay safe, Kentucky.

We need Kentuckians to remain alert. There are more than 300 road closures, with (state transportation) leaders saying the statewide impact is historic.

We believe this number is going to grow.

This is one of the most dangerous weather events we've dealt with in at least a decade.

This is one of the most serious weather events we’ve dealt with in at least a decade.

Kentucky, we are seeing dangerous and life-threatening conditions across the state, and things are only going to get tougher due to widespread flooding and incoming weather. Please stay alert and check on your neighbors. We will get…

I have written to the White House requesting an emergency disaster declaration and federal funds for affected areas.

Widespread flooding is continuing. The statewide impact is massive, with hundreds of water rescues and multiple fatalities. Evacuations are continuing as this event will continue through today. Please be careful if you have to travel.

This weekend, we need everyone to stay alert and be prepared—especially those who live in flood zones.

Kentucky, we’re seeing widespread flooding across the state, and we need everyone to take this seriously.

Don’t fall into us versus them. … It’s not a winning strategy.

This move will put more money in your pocket while things cost too much.

I think it could even be just an issue of, say, focus when you look at President Biden's economic plan, it was about long-term sustainability.

It tells me that all of the momentum is with Vice President Harris when she became the nominee, which she won not through a coronation, but through acclamation.