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Pike County, FEMA and state officials detail rescue efforts and recovery after major flooding
Summary
Pike County Judge Executive Ray Jones, Kentucky Emergency Management Director Eric Gibson and acting FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton described local, state and federal response to a flood described as the county's worst since 1977, noting more than 600 water rescues and ongoing recovery needs.
Pike County Judge Executive Ray Jones urged patience and described a continuing recovery effort after a devastating flood that officials called the county's most significant since 1977, while state and federal officials pledged support and outlined federal assistance.
The briefing on the response and recovery highlighted rescue operations, utility restoration and debris removal needs across multiple Pike County communities, and repeated official assurances that state and federal resources were being coordinated to help residents rebuild.
Judge Executive Ray Jones opened the briefing by thanking first responders and describing the scale of the emergency, saying the county “had a lot of folks who stepped up and performed over 600 water rescues.” He listed flood-affected areas including Belfry, Pine Creek, Shelby Valley, Elkhorn…
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