And so you have an initial declaration and then you seek that individual assistance that's helped to families and public assistance, which has helped to counties and cities in the state. This was one where, thanks to all the training and way too much practice, we were ready to do the direct response. And listen, I believe people saved hundreds, if not more lives across the state. But now we're in that second phase. (46:25–46:32)
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Asserts that Kentucky was prepared to handle the direct response to the recent natural disaster without immediate federal aid.
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