[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 27 (Monday, February 10, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S949]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                           Kentucky Flooding

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, this afternoon, my staff and I are 
continuing to monitor widespread flooding across Southeastern Kentucky. 
Heavy rainfall damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure in those 
counties. Our Governor declared a state of emergency and mobilized a 
full-scale response for the areas in need.
  I am particularly grateful to the first responders who have already 
rescued and evacuated many Kentuckians from harm's way. Their 
professionalism and courage have helped to keep this situation from 
becoming even worse.
  Many roads remain closed and hundreds of residents are still without 
running water. Worse still, more rain is in the forecast in the coming 
days. This crisis, unfortunately, is not over yet.
  My office stands ready with local, State, and Federal officials to 
help families and communities however we can, as Kentuckians endure the 
remaining flooding and begin the recovery process.