00:00UPS Plane Crash
00:03Governor Declare State of Emergency in Kentucky
00:06Speaking to the media Wednesday afternoon, the governor said a state of emergency was needed to help with relief efforts.
00:13This allows us to move resources more quickly through emergency management and through the Kentucky National Guard, the governor said.
00:21It allows state resources to be used also through our agencies to be readily available, including disaster resource management, expenses related to response and more, as well as reimbursement.
00:33In short, the governor said a state of emergency will ensure that groups that are limited in funding will be able to receive immediate or short-term help.
00:41He also launched the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund, with every dollar being donated to those impacted for funerals, response, recovery and rebuilding.
00:52It's going to help to make sure groups that are already limited in terms of their funding can get some immediate or short-term help, Bashir said.
01:00The plane crashed about 5.15 p.m. Tuesday as it was departing for Honolulu from UPS Worldport at Louisville-Mohamed Ali International Airport.
01:09It was fully loaded with fuel for the long flight.
01:12Video shows flames on the plane's left wing and a trail of smoke as it lifted briefly off the ground before skidding off the runway.
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