UPS plane crash Governor declares state of emergency in Kentucky
Speaking to the media Wednesday afternoon, the governor said a state of emergency was needed to help with relief efforts.
"This allows us to move resources more quickly through emergency management and through the Kentucky National Guard," the governor said. "It 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."
00:03Governor 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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