By Angela Hatton
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Hear the full, unedited interview between Governor Beshear and reporter Angela Hatton.
Frankfort, KY – Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has requested a presidential disaster declaration. The Governor sent a letter to President Obama in the wake of severe weather and continued flooding in western Kentucky. Under a major disaster declaration, local governments, state agencies, small businesses, certain private non-profits, and individuals could apply for federal assistance for cleanup. Forty-eight counties and 17 cities have declared states of emergency. The Governor is out touring some of the most affected areas in western Kentucky today.