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 asking everyone to not call 911 for non-critical incidents.

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

Hurricane Helene strikes Georgia, with Senator Summers commenting on the extensive damage and ongoing recovery efforts.

As South Carolina prepares for the impacts of heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding risks, here's what issuing a state of emergency does

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.

Wilson County declares a state of emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Helene's potential for heavy rainfall, flooding, and tornadoes.

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,