Kentucky Emergency Management

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Kentucky 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. Kentucky Emergency Management consists of our main office located on Boone National Guard Center, at 110 Minuteman Parkway,Frankfort, Ky 40601, and 11 regional response offices located throughout the state.

UPDATE: 18 KENTUCKY COUNTIES ELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FOR JANUARY SEVERE WINTER STORMAs of May 29, President Trum...
06/01/2026

UPDATE: 18 KENTUCKY COUNTIES ELIGIBLE FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FOR JANUARY SEVERE WINTER STORM

As of May 29, President Trump and FEMA have approved Governor Beshear's request of February 3, for a Major Disaster Declaration for the severe winter storm of January 23-27, 2026.

The storm created costs of more than $15 million for debris removal, emergency response menasures, and repairs or rebuilding of damaged facilities.

The FEMA Public Assistance program for Declaration DR-4913-KY has been approved for 18 counties: llen, Barren, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Jackson, Laurel, Lee, McCreary, Menifee, Metcalfe, Monroe, Owsley, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Wayne and Whitley.

05/31/2026

President Trump and FEMA have approved public assistance for the January 2026 winter storm. A full list
of approved counties will be released soon.

Congratulations to Dustin Heiser, Cole Atkinson, Patrick Compton and Charles O’Neal, the latest to be credentialed in th...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to Dustin Heiser, Cole Atkinson, Patrick Compton and Charles O’Neal, the latest to be credentialed in their respective positions through the Kentucky Qualification System (KQS)!

These four were recognized for their achievements in a ceremony at the State Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort May 29.

KQS is KYEM’s training and certification program for Incident Management Teams (IMTs) and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Assistance teams to prepare responders for deployment inside and outside the Commonwealth.

“It’s all about making us ready,” KYEM Director Eric Gibson told the assembly.
“If you’re deployed and you’re tasked to go, they know you’ve earned your credentials.”

To learn more about KQS, contact Program Manager Dr. Charles Harris at (502) 607-5707 or [email protected]

Register for: ICS 400: Advanced ICS Command & General Staff for Complex Incidents 9AM-5PM ET Tuesday-Wednesday July 07-...
05/29/2026

Register for:

ICS 400: Advanced ICS Command & General Staff for Complex Incidents

9AM-5PM ET Tuesday-Wednesday July 07-08, 2026

Lexington-Fayette County Health Department
650 Newtown Pike,
Lexington, KY 40508

ICS-400 shares proven incident management strategies and practices.

The goal is to enhance teamwork and coordination among all response agencies' officers.

It focuses upon those directly responsible for emergency response to a WMD/terrorism incident or other "Incident of National Significance".

The course is intended for those emergency response personnel whose duties require that they be directly involved in incident management or command at either a "field" Incident Command Post (ICP) or in a City, County, or regional Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

This course is open to all Emergency Management, Rescue, Fire, Emergency Medical, and Law Enforcement personnel or other organization having responsibility for incident management.

The prerequisite is ICS-300. You must provide a copy of this course completion certificate before beginning of class. You may email it to the POC listed below.

A MINIMUM of twenty (20) advance student registrations is REQUIRED. We must receive yours by Tuesday June 30, 2026.

No more than thirty (30) will be accepted. You are considered accepted as a student when we receive your application.

Meals, lodging, and travel expenses are your responsibility; KYEM will NOT reimburse.

The materials for this course will be in digital format. A copy of the manual will be emailed to you prior to the start of the class.
Registration
Click here to register:

https://tinyurl.com/4xpvbdju

You will be notified if the course is canceled, so it is imperative that you provide accurate contact information.

For more information, contact:
Misty Callahan
KYEM Administrative Specialist Senior
(502) 607-3325
[email protected]

When dangerous weather threatens -- the right warnings -- at the right time -- can save lives.KYEM's Stay Alert for Camp...
05/27/2026

When dangerous weather threatens -- the right warnings -- at the right time -- can save lives.

KYEM's Stay Alert for Camps program delivers those warnings--by providing weather radios.

In these photos, KYEM Area Manager, David McGill, delivers a weather radio to the Laurel-London Optimist Youth Camp, as does KYEM Area Manager Kayla May to the New Heights Youth Camp in Jackson, KY.

Tony Liess of Maysville/Mason County Emergency Management ensured the Wesleyan Summer Camp in Maysville had a weather radio!

With Summer fast approaching, make sure your campers and staff get that heads-up: Get a weather radio for your summer youth camp!

Email Program Manager Dr. Charlie Harris at [email protected].

COMMONWEALTH SEVERE WEATHER ANALYSIS: WET WEDNESDAYToday will see showers and thunderstorms across the Commonwealth. Som...
05/27/2026

COMMONWEALTH SEVERE
WEATHER ANALYSIS: WET WEDNESDAY

Today will see showers and thunderstorms across the Commonwealth.

Some localized flooding issues may arise along and north of I-64 and east of I-65.

A Marginal (1/5) risk for severe thunderstorms exists in central and parts of eastern Kentucky with damaging wind gusts and small hail as the primary threats.

A Slight (2/5) risk for excessive rainfall exists for areas north of the Mountain Parkway with flash flooding possible.

A Marginal (1/5) risk for excessive rainfall exists for the rest of eastern Kentucky with isolated flash flooding possible.

TORNADO WARNINGThe National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a Tornado Warning for...East central Morgan County ...
05/27/2026

TORNADO WARNING

The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a Tornado Warning for...

East central Morgan County in southeastern Kentucky
Northwestern Johnson County in northeastern Kentucky.

Until 10:15 PM EDT.

At 9:28 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Mima, or 11 miles southwest of Blaine, moving east at 15 mph.

Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.

Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.

Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.
Tree damage is likely.

This dangerous storm will be near Elna around 9:35 PM EDT.

Flatgap around 940 PM EDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Winifred and Sip.

TAKE COVER NOW!

Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.

Avoid windows.

If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
JACKSON KY.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

TORNADO WARNINGThe National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a Tornado Warning for:Northwestern Morgan County in...
05/27/2026

TORNADO WARNING

The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a Tornado Warning for:

Northwestern Morgan County in southeastern Kentucky...

Northeastern Menifee County in east central Kentucky...

* Until 8:45PM Eastern Time.

* At 8:05 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Denniston, or near Frenchburg, moving east at 20
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.

Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.

Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.

Tree damage is likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
Wellington around 810 PM EDT.
Ezel around 815 PM EDT.
Kellacey around 820 PM EDT.
Twentysix around 825 PM EDT.

Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Henry and New Cu**er.

TAKE COVER NOW!

Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowestfloor of a sturdy building.

Avoid windows.
If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
JACKSON KY.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

KENTUCKY SEVERE WEATHER ANALYSISA few strong storms could develop in the highlighted area today. The strongest storms co...
05/26/2026

KENTUCKY SEVERE WEATHER ANALYSIS

A few strong storms could develop in the highlighted area today.

The strongest storms could bring a damaging wind or brief isolated tornado threat.

Rain increases from south to north today.

Some showers and storms will have moderate to heavy rainfall. Impacts are widespread rainfall amounts of 0.50” - 1.00”, with localized swaths of 2” - 3” could lead to flooding, gusty winds up to 50-60 mph, and a few weak tornadoes are possible.

Wednesday midafternoon into early evening, continued heavy showers and storms may result in flash flooding.

All gave some, some gave all.Honor the Fallen.
05/25/2026

All gave some, some gave all.
Honor the Fallen.

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