Flooding In Central Appalachia Kills At Least 16 People In Kentucky

The transcript discusses the severe flooding in Eastern Kentucky, where at least 16 people have died, and the number is expected to rise. The floods have devastated entire communities, leaving many homeless and without power. Rescue operations are ongoing, with boats and helicopters being used. Personal accounts highlight the extensive loss of property and the emotional toll on residents. President Biden has declared a federal disaster to provide relief funds to affected counties.

What is one of the main challenges in determining the number of missing people in Eastern Kentucky?

• Lack of transportation

• Disrupted cell phone service and electricity

• Shortage of rescue personnel

• Inadequate shelter facilities

What methods are being used to rescue stranded individuals in the flooded areas?

• Trains and buses

• Boats and helicopters

• Bicycles and motorcycles

• Cars and trucks

What percentage of people in the affected area have reportedly lost everything?

• 50%

• 75%

• 95%

• 100%

What has President Biden declared in response to the flooding in Kentucky?

• A state of emergency

• A federal disaster

• A public health crisis

• A national holiday

What is the expected weather forecast for the coming days in the affected areas?

• Sunny weather

• Clear skies

• More rain

• Snowfall