Campbellsville Fire-Rescue personnel are urging residents to take precautions as weather forecasts indicate a high potential for localized flash flooding and river flooding for this weekend.
Mayor Benningfield is monitoring the situation and has been on calls with the Governor’s Office and Kentucky Emergency Management in preparation for this event. Campbellsville Fire-Rescue and Taylor County Emergency Management has initiated staffing up plans for Saturday/Sunday and ensuring all equipment is ready for the next emergency.
According to the National Weather Service, heavy rainfall 2-5″ is expected to impact most of Kentucky from early morning on Saturday February 15 to Sunday February 16, increasing the risk of flash flooding and rising water levels in rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas. The soil is saturated and water level already running high. Flash Flooding has a high potential!
Potential Impacts:
• Roadway flooding, making travel dangerous or impassable.
• Flooding of homes, businesses, and infrastructure in low-lying areas.
• Increased risk of landslides in hilly or unstable terrain
Safety Recommendations:
• Avoid driving through flooded roads. Turn around, don’t drown.
• Stay informed by monitoring local weather alerts and emergency notifications.
• Prepare an emergency kit with essential supplies, including food, water, medications, and important documents.
• Make sure your cell phone is charged.
• If you live in a flood-prone area, have an evacuation plan ready.
Local emergency responders are on high alert, we have additional staffing in place and prepared to assist as needed. Residents who require emergency assistance should call 911.
For the latest updates and safety information, follow your trusted weather source.
Don’t Panic-Just Prepare-Flooding Events Are Predictable.
(Chris Taylor, Chief, Executive Director Fire-Rescue-EMS — Campbellsville Fire-Rescue)