Emergency Response

Earlier this month, rescue crews at the Red River Gorge made national news after saving a hiker who had been missing in the canyon for two weeks. The high-profile case is one of many operations gorge rescue teams undertake.

State officials revealed the known impact of the severe storms across Kentucky during a Wednesday briefing.

The focus in flood-stricken areas of Eastern Kentucky remains on immediate day-to-day needs of food and shelter. At least three people died and crews…