Hurricane Florence

As residents in North and South Carolina continue to brave flood waters caused by Hurricane Florence, they're getting some help from some Ohio County emergency workers.  Four local first responders are in North Carolina, to assist with relief and recovery efforts.  Among them, my friend Dinah Chapman.

As the East Coast gets battered by Hurricane Florence, various disaster relief agencies are urging people to refrain from collecting "stuff" to donate to victims of the storm.  Here's the official statement from Daviess County Emergency Management.  It explains why "stuff" can actually cause more issues than it helps.

In order to help deliver goods, restore utilities, and remove debris in anticipation of Hurricane Florence, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued an emergency declaration.