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Garrard County Flood Emergency
Garrard County braced for disaster as torrential rain triggered a flash flood emergency, pummeling the area with 146 emergency calls in just nine hours—rescues, submerged roads, and debris left in its wake. With resources stretched thin and danger lingering even as waters receded, Judge Executive Roo Elleman declared a state of emergency, urging residents to avoid roads and barricades. Neighboring Mercer County joined the alert, with towns like Burgin hit hard—both counties racing to assess damage while warning against the unseen perils of floodwaters and compromised infrastructure. Support…
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