Spartanburg County officials have declared a State of Emergency on Friday. County officials said the entire county has unmet needs, however, emergency services must address life safety issues first. Officials are reporting that 911 is down and are asking everyone to call (864) 596-2076 for life safety needs only.

In a post on X, Beshear said Breathitt, Clark, Lee, and Letcher counties and the city of Winchester have verbally declared the emergency.

Governor Andy Beshear announced on social media that four counties have verbally declared a state of emergency due to the remnants of Helene hitting Kentucky.

Giles County has announced that it also has entered a state of emergency because of the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Citizens are asked to prepare for flooding and other severe weather and are encouraged to voluntarily evacuate in flood prone areas.

Andy Beshear announced on social media that four counties have verbally declared a state of emergency due to the remnants of Helene hitting Kentucky. Three of those counties are in Eastern Kentucky. Breathitt,