By AP
Frankfort, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has declared a state of emergency due to drought, a move that lifts restrictions on truckers hauling relief supplies into the Commonwealth. Beshear issued the executive order Thursday, citing "severe to extreme" conditions in most of the state.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack also Thursday approved disaster assistance to Kentucky farm families in 91 counties. That makes them eligible to seek federal financial assistance and emergency loans. Beshear's order waives size and weight restrictions on trucks hauling water, hay and other relief supplies for livestock. It also waives fees on oversized and overweight trucks.