President Donald Trump has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky, unlocking federal aid to assist communities devastated by severe storms and flooding. The declaration, granted Monday, will provide financial relief for individuals, businesses, and local governments in affected areas.

The death toll from last week ’ s severe weather in Kentucky has risen to 21, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Saturday. The state was hit with deadly flooding amid freezing temperatures last weekend, which continued to devastate the central Plains as another storm system brought more heavy snow and wind.