[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 38 (Monday, March 1, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S909]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                KENTUCKY

  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, once again, our communities across my 
home State of Kentucky are enduring the aftermath of severe--very 
severe--weather. From east to west, heavy rains have drenched the 
Commonwealth. Sadly, some of the hardest hit areas were still in the 
midst of trying to recover from last month's dangerous ice and snow. 
Emergency crews, first responders, and now the Kentucky National Guard 
are continuing to work around the clock to prevent this bad situation 
from becoming entirely tragic.
  An entire nursing home in Magoffin County was evacuated as a safety 
precaution. Feet of water submerged vehicles and caused power outages 
in Calloway County.
  Wolfe County firefighters followed the light of a cell phone and 
saved a family of five who had been trapped in their car.
  Once again, Kentucky's brave first responders are stepping up at a 
time of need. We are all grateful for their dedicated efforts and 
praying for their safety.
  All Kentuckians can help the first responders by continuing to follow 
the recommendations of local emergency personnel. My team and I are 
closely monitoring the situation, and we will be ready to assist 
however we can.

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