| My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those tragically killed in the UPS plane crash that occurred yesterday evening in Louisville. We are also praying for the victims who are being treated in the hospital.
To the hundreds of first responders who acted swiftly and heroically in the face of this horrific incident — thank you. Your courage and dedication in moments like these embody the very best of our community.
Governor Beshear has declared a state of emergency to help our community respond to this tragedy, allowing the state to quickly mobilize resources and provide critical support. In addition, the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund has been re-activated and every dollar donated will go directly to those affected. These funds will help cover funeral expenses for those lost and support response, recovery, and rebuilding efforts.
I have been in direct communication with Mayor Greenberg, and we are committed to doing everything in our power to support the families and individuals impacted by this tragedy.
At this time, we do not have specific details about how the crash occurred. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will lead a comprehensive investigation and will continue to update local, state, and federal partners as we work together to understand what happened and ensure continued support for those affected.
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Here are some additional resources available:
- Family reunification center is open at the LMPD training facility at 2911 Taylor Blvd. Red Cross, LMPD Victim Services Unit, chaplains, and Seven Counties mental health professionals are there to help.
- UPS has a family assistance hotline: 800-631-0604.
- Call 988 for mental health emergencies. Counselors are standing by for non-emergencies at our Office of Violence Prevention. Call 502-574-6949.
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