After declaring a state of emergency Saturday ahead of Winter Storm Blair, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update Monday on the state's ongoing emergency response.
The Governor urged as many Kentuckians as possible to stay off roadways – especially today – to give transportation and utility workers the best opportunity to clear roads and restore power before extremely cold temperatures arrive tomorrow.
"The good news is we are not aware of any major injuries thus far. We also haven't had any reports that we've lost anybody right now. And for a state that's been through tornadoes, flooding, polar plunges and so much more, we were ready for this. So, thanks to everyone out there doing their part – like our media and meteorologists and a lot of others," Gov. Beshear said. "We had a lot of prep time, but there is still a lot of work to do. And the best thing people can do is stay home, stay safe."
The Governor continues to thank all the emergency response, transportation and utility personnel as well as Kentucky National Guard members who left their families to help others during the storm.
