KYEM - Kentucky Division of Emergency Management
Welcome to the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) web site. We hope that this will become a valuable tool and a first stop when you need information about emergency management and our partners across the Commonwealth.
Emergency Management shares the Governor's vision to, among other things, coordinate a system of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery and protect the lives, environment and property of the people of Kentucky.
We believe that the Commonwealth of Kentucky is one of the best places in the world to live. It is our goal to do everything we can to influence others by our actions to share that belief as well.
Kentucky Division of Emergency Management is a division of the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs and its role and function are governed by legislative action as dictated in Chapter 39 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management consists of our main office located on Boone National Guard Center, at 100 Minuteman Parkway, in Frankfort, Ky 40601 and 11 Regional Response Offices located throughout the state. Click to view: KYEM Regional Map
Our regional offices support local leaders and emergency directors across the Commonwealth.
Please click on this link to view a list of County Emergency Managers and Directors in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This list includes names, office telephone numbers, fax telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
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Governor Beshear Proclaims February, "Earthquake Awareness Month" - full story click here -
Winter Snow Storm
Winter Weather Safety and Preparedness Tips
Officials prepare as another winter storm is expected to impact Kentucky later tonight and thru midday Wednesday. The National Weather Services offices, serving Kentucky, conducted conference calls today as two weather systems are expected to bring snow and a brief period of rain/snow mix (mostly in the southeast regions) before changing to all snow.
The first system is expected to reach the western counties early this evening and continue eastward, with the Louisville area seeing snow around midnight and Eastern Kentucky expecting snow around 3:00AM EST.
Predicted total accumulations range from 3-4" in the western regions, 4-5" in Central Bluegrass, 6 plus inches northern portions, north of the Mountain Parkway can expect a total of 4-8" and 1 -3" in the south eastern region.
Along with the snow a second cold front will bring 30-35 mph winds which could cause drifting snow, white out conditions and near zero wind chills.
Some flooding may occur in low lying areas from previous rains and run off. Please, if you encounter water over a roadway remember; STOP TURN AROUND DON’T DROWN!
Avoid travel, stay indoors and continue to monitor local media and NOAA Weather Alert Radios.
Road conditions throughout the state can be found on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Web site at www.511.ky.gov or by calling 511 in Kentucky or 1-866-737-3767 for out-of-state callers.
Additional information, including winter safety tips and links to weather sites can be found at www.kyem.ky.gov.
Earthquake
On January 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck the nation of Haiti, causing catastrophic damage inside and around the capital city of Port-au-Prince. President Obama has promised the people of Haiti that "you will not be forsaken; you will not be forgotten." The United States Government has mobilized resources and manpower to aid in the relief effort. Here are some ways that you can get involved.
Donate
Get Information about Friends or Family
The State Department Operations Center has set up the following phone number for Americans seeking information about family members in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747 (due to heavy volume, some callers may receive a recording). You can also send an email to the State Department. Please be aware that communications within Haiti are very difficult at this time.
For more information and updates, please visit the White House's Haiti Earthquake Relief website.
- February is Earthquake Awareness Month. Please click this earthquake link to learn more!
- State of Emergency - Enacting Price Gouging Statute for Dec 19, 2009 winter storm
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Power outage restoration safety tips from KY Public Service Commission
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News Release 12/20/2009 Carbon Monoxide Safety Message
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Winter Storm - Updated List of open shelters 12/20/2009
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You Tube carbon monoxide warning video
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Dec . 19, 2010 Governor Declares State of Emergency from heavy snow causing major power outages in Eastern and Southeastern Kentucky
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Tornado Causes Damages in Casey County
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Oct 1 starts fall fire season
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SBA announces deadline for businesses in Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties in Kentucky that suffered economic losses as a result of the disaster and want to apply for low-interest loans from the SBA are urged to do so before the October 16 deadline
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SBA announces filing deadline for small businesses that October 13 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans that are available in the counties of Allen and Monroe in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a result of drought, which began on April 4, 2008
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Leslie County eligible for low interest SBA Loans
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KYEM Announces Re engineered Reimbursement Process and Payment Tracking Website Resources
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September is National Preparedness Month
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KYEM has announced our Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for DR-1841
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Rick Montague named Hancock County Emergency Services Director
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FEMA Announces Public Assistance for Jefferson and Trimble Counties
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Dossett named KYEM Region 6 Manager
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KYEM and the National Weather Service, through the Kentucky Weather Preparedness Committee, will be giving out freebies and have weather exhibits at the Kentucky State Fair. Please stop by the booth located in the exhibition wing along Main Street and say hello. Be sure to register to win a NOAA Weather Alert Radio.
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Kentucky granted Federal Disaster Assistance for Aug 4th Flooding. Click here for Gov. Beshear's announcement.
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Upcoming KEMA KESC Conference. For information click here. Click here for registration form.
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2010 Search and Rescue Grant Announcement New!
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Governor Beshear sent a request, August 11-2009, to President Obama seeking federal assistance for individuals impacted by last week's flooding from heavy rains Click here for Governor's Press Release.
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Heavy rains pound Kentucky. Jefferson County under water, prompting Governor's visit. Click here for story. (08/04/09)
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Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center activated to Level IV, in support of severe weather and flooding. (08/04/09)
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H1N1 Virus |
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The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management stands ready to fully support the Kentucky Department of Public Health in response to the recent outbreak of the H1N1 Virus that is impacting the United States and international countries.
Kentucky health officials continue to ask that Kentuckians who have traveled recently to Mexico or other countries or communities within the U.S. where the new H1N1 influenza strain known as swine flu has been reported, or who are planning such travel, be alert for the symptoms of swine flu in the following ways:
- Monitor yourself and travel companions for symptoms of fever, chills, headache, sore throat, cough, body aches, and vomiting or diarrhea.
- If symptoms of illness develop within seven days of travel return, seek evaluation by a health care provider as soon as possible.
- Be sure to tell your health care provider about your recent travel and suggest testing for influenza.
- Stay home from work, school and other public places until you are feeling well.
People who have been in close contact with a person who has been diagnosed with swine flu or who reside in communities where there are one or more confirmed swine flu cases should also be alert for these symptoms.
Common sense precautions to prevent illness include: avoiding close contact with those who are ill; staying home when sick; covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing; avoiding touching the eyes, nose or mouth; and frequent hand washing.
The general public is encouraged to call:
1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636 )
TTY: (888) 232-6348
Information and safety and preparedness tips can be found at the following web sites:
KYEM H1N1 Virus news and links
Kentucky Department of Public Health Alerts Page
Kentucky Department for Public Health - Web site for public health information.
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KYEM Protector Newsletter |
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Click the below link to find the latest and archived issues of The KYEM Protector, the official newsletter of Kentucky Division of Emergency Management, and KYEM press releases.
KYEM Protector Newsletter and Press Releases
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