{"id":2106557,"date":"2023-11-23T10:35:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T15:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kentucky-gov-declares-state-of-emergency-after-train-derailment-chemical-spill\/"},"modified":"2023-11-23T10:37:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T15:37:02","slug":"kentucky-gov-declares-state-of-emergency-after-train-derailment-chemical-spill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kentucky-gov-declares-state-of-emergency-after-train-derailment-chemical-spill\/","title":{"rendered":"KY Gov. declares emergency after train derails, spills chemicals"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fkentucky-gov-declares-state-of-emergency-after-train-derailment-chemical-spill%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2106557&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky. (Photo by Luke Sharrett\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s\u200c Abril \u200bElfi<\/h2>\n<p>7:31 AM \u2013 Thursday,\u200b November 23, 2023<\/p>\n<p>Kentucky Governor Andy \u200cBeshear takes decisive action by declaring \u200ba state of emergency after a train derailment leads to a dangerous chemical spill.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, Governor Beshear (D-Ky.) declares\u2063 a state of emergency in Rockcastle County, Kentucky\u200d following a train derailment that\u2062 resulted in 16 cars going off track, including two carrying molten sulfur that caught fire.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Yesterday I signed an executive \u2062order declaring a state of emergency, which activates resources as needed to help. I\u2019ve also spoken with the Judge \u2064this morning and let him know we are here for support.<\/p>\n<p>Updates\u2063 on this incident will be \u200bposted here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/h5v47tKodS\">https:\/\/t.co\/h5v47tKodS<\/a> 2\/2<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovAndyBeshear\/status\/1727680167798079549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 23, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>According \u2063to a statement, the \u200bCSX train derails at\u200b approximately 2:23 p.m. on Wednesday, just north of \u2062Livingston.<\/p>\n<p>They continue to state that specialized equipment \u200cis being dispatched for\u200d air monitoring, and emergency teams \u2063are actively investigating \u2064the situation.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cWhen molten sulphur burns it is known to release sulphur dioxide.\u2064 Specialized equipment is being deployed \u2062to conduct air monitoring in the area,\u201d the\u200b company\u2019s statement continues. \u201cCSX is in close contact\u200c with the Rockcastle county emergency teams as they continue to assess the situation and we appreciate their\u200b swift response.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Governor Beshear confirms the evacuation \u200cof at least one home and announces plans for further evacuations.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2064 emphasizes that the state of emergency ensures &#8220;that every state\u200d resource is available to help keep our families safe.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>CSX releases a statement expressing their intention to collaborate with local authorities in developing a recovery plan.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cWe \u200cwill\u200c work\u200d together with the local authorities to secure the area and \u200dsafety is \u200bour top\u200b priority\u200b as we develop a recovery plan,\u201d CSX\u2019s statement continues. \u201cCSX \u200cencourages residents in proximity to the incident that are concerned \u200dabout their safety to utilize the lodging that the \u200bcompany has secured in Mt. \u2063Vernon, KY. In addition to the \u2063hotels, CSX \u200bteams is working with \u2063local restaurants to provide meals for affected residents.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Stay informed! 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The incident occurred on Wednesday when 16 cars, including two carrying molten sulfur, went off track\u200b and caught fire.<\/p>\n<p>In response\u2063 to the situation, Governor Beshear, a \u200cDemocrat\u200c from Kentucky, signed an executive \u200border declaring a state of emergency. \u200bThis declaration activates necessary resources to aid in the recovery efforts. The Governor also personally reached out to\u2064 Rockcastle\u2064 County \u200bofficials to offer support during this\u200d challenging time.<\/p>\n<p>The CSX\u200c train derailed\u2062 just north of Livingston at approximately 2:23 p.m. on \u200bWednesday. \u2062Emergency teams are actively investigating the situation,\u2063 and specialized equipment\u200b is being dispatched for air monitoring. When molten sulfur burns, it releases sulfur\u200c dioxide,\u2063 which\u200b can be harmful to human health. \u2064As a\u200c result, the area is\u200d being closely \u200cmonitored\u2063 to ensure the\u2064 safety of the \u2064local residents.<\/p>\n<p>At least one home has been evacuated, and Governor Beshear has \u200dannounced plans for \u2063further\u200c evacuations if necessary. The state \u200dof emergency declaration ensures that\u2063 all state\u2064 resources are available to keep \u2062families safe.<\/p>\n<p>CSX, the company responsible for the \u200ctrain,\u2064 has expressed\u2062 its commitment to collaborate with local authorities \u200bin developing a recovery \u2062plan. They have also offered support\u2062 to affected residents by securing lodging in Mt.\u200d Vernon and \u200dworking with local restaurants\u2064 to\u2063 provide meals.<\/p>\n<p>This incident highlights the importance of emergency preparedness \u200band \u200dquick response \u2062in handling\u2064 dangerous situations. Governor Beshear&#8217;s\u200c actions demonstrate his \u200bcommitment to protecting the well-being of Kentucky residents and the environment. The cooperation between government agencies and private \u200bentities like CSX is \u2064crucial in safeguarding \u2062the community and facilitating recovery\u2062 efforts.<\/p>\n<p>As investigations\u200d continue and recovery plans are developed,\u2062 it is essential for residents in proximity to the incident to follow instructions from local authorities and prioritize their \u2062safety. Updates on the situation can be found on Governor Beshear&#8217;s official social \u2062media channels\u200c and on the CSX website.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u200dthe train derailment and chemical spill in Rockcastle County,\u2064 Kentucky \u2064has prompted Governor \u2062Andy Beshear to declare a state of emergency. This decisive action \u200densures that resources are mobilized \u2062to address the situation effectively and\u200d protect the community. The cooperation \u2064between government agencies \u2063and CSX will facilitate recovery\u2063 efforts and \u200cprovide\u200c necessary support to affected residents. As the situation \u2062evolves, it is vital for everyone to stay informed and \u200cprioritize their \u200dsafety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency in Rockcastle County after a train derailment caused a chemical spill. 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