 It has been a tough night and maybe an even tougher morning for so many of our residents. We're currently experiencing one of the worst most devastating flooding events in Kentucky's history. The situation is dynamic and ongoing in most places. We are not seeing receding water. In fact, in most places that is not crested yet. That was Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear discussing the ongoing flash flooding in eastern Kentucky. During a press conference this morning, the governor said the high waters are causing a lot of damage to homes and businesses, and the news is expected to grow even more grim as the day moves forward. What we're going to see coming out of this is massive property damage. We expect the loss of life. Hundreds will lose their homes, and this is going to be yet another event that it's going to take, not months, but likely years for many families to rebuild and recover from. The governor has already taken action to marshal state resources. I just signed a state of emergency that will unlock the resources needed and also tell the people of eastern Kentucky that we are going to be there for them. You are important and we want to help. The state is planning a massive response to the devastation affecting the region. The National Guard currently is staging three helicopters moving trucks that will be able to get through water, ultimately ensuring we have the personnel to provide safety to as many Kentuckians as possible. KSP, the state police are fully active, have an extra helicopter that can be used in rescues. The transportation cabinet is actively working, preparing for debris removal. Fish and wildlife is out with boats working to make water rescues where safe for their personnel. Forestry is ready for any cleanup. This is an all hands on deck. The state is also opening rooms to people whose homes have been affected. We're opening three state parks in the regions to our people who have lost their homes because a lot of people are going to either fully lose their home or it is not going to be habitable for some time. Those parks are Jenny Wiley, Buckhorn and Pine Mountain. One thing to mention is these are in those areas. They're experiencing challenges to you may show up to them and we don't have electricity. We still got a room for you and we'll do our best to take care of you as we get everything up on line. Additional shelters will be opened up for flood victims and Bashir is asking Kentuckians to consider helping those affected. Later today, I'm going to be publishing the locations of where shelters are being set up and I'm going to ask Kentuckians to come together and to support those shelters. What people are going to need are water and cleaning supplies. Those are the major two, so we don't need to flood it with clothes yet, but those are going to be the emergency needs that people will have, but we are going to do everything we can to help as many people as possible. This is what we do as Kentuckians. We help each other out. Reporting from Pikeville, I'm Ralph Davis for Mountain Top News.