Flash floods and high winds struck Central and Eastern Kentucky Tuesday afternoon submerging streets and vehicles while leaving tens of thousands without power. The rapidly rising flood waters trapped residents in their homes requiring evacuation assistance from The National Guard's Rescue Team. Storms continued throughout the evening with more rain in the forecast for Wednesday.
In an hour's time, up to a half-foot of rain fell on Louisville, Ky turning city streets into waterways. Power outages and flood waters forced local hospitals to transfer patients to safer locations, and emergency rooms at some hospitals were inaccessible to ambulances due to flood waters. And at Churchill Downs, the world famous horse racetrack, over thirty thoroughbreds were moved as the grounds were taken over by advancing waters.
Local authorities have contacted CAP's disaster relief team to help assist in the response, and preparations are being made for departure to Louisville immediately. Sherry Buresh, Director of CAP’s Disaster Relief Program has 25 volunteers ready to assist with the clean-up.
CAP will also be supplying clean drinking water and other emergency supplies through its Operation Sharing Program.    
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