The White House has already approved a request for an emergency disaster declaration, allowing federal funding to go to areas impacted by the floods. But if signed, the expedited declaration would allow qualifying individuals to receive up to $43,600 in individual assistance from FEMA.

Governor Andy Beshear provides updates on Kentucky's flood recovery efforts, urging federal aid as the state faces mounting costs.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has been a fierce defender of the beleaguered agency that the president wants to eliminate.

Governor Andy Beshear held another press conference on Monday morning to give an update on the state’s response to the flooding: Beshear gives update on state’s response to flooding WATCH LIVE: Beshear gives update on state’s response to flooding More: Posted by WKYT on Monday,

President Donald Trump has repeatedly teased eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Now, after severe storms, Kentucky officials hope he will approve FEMA aid for citizens with flooded homes.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear weighed in on FEMA's role during natural disasters as his state deals with flooding that has claimed the lives of several people. CBS News' Karen Hua reports, and meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.

Eight people are dead following one of the most severe weather events “in the past decade,” Governor Andy Beshear said during a press conference Sunday afternoon.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he's still waiting on the Trump administration to approve individual assistance through FEMA for flood victims.

Kentucky lawmakers say it's too early to consider a special session for flood relief. In the meantime, they're keeping an eye on FEMA's response.

Gov. Beshear did not report on any new deaths during the briefing but later confirmed on social media that one person from Livingston County had died. The death toll from the rece