US Department of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem surveys Ky. flood damage

New Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem addressed the needs of impacted Kentuckians and potential future cuts within FEMA.

Secretary Kristi Noem visited eastern Kentucky to survey flood damage. WKYT was the only station to go to in a helicopter and get an aerial view of the remainder of flood damage. From above we saw hollars still needing debris clean and where the creeks were trudged out from high water levels.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met with Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky officials Wednesday after surveying extensive flood damage in eastern Kentucky. She said President Donald Trump does not intend to slash disaster relief efforts.

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, along with the head of FEMA and the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, spent time in parts of the hardest hit area’s of the state.

Later this afternoon, the Governor will host Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Frankfort after she views flooded areas.

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Gov. Andy Beshear said recovery efforts for recent floods will cost "hundreds of millions." FEMA head Kristi Noem got an up-close look at damage.