Gov. Andy Beshear said recovery efforts for recent floods will cost "hundreds of millions." FEMA head Kristi Noem got an up-close look at damage.

As cleanup efforts continue across eastern Kentucky, officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are assessing damage in Pike County.

"We deeply care about the needs of this community and we are going to partner with you in every way possible to ensure that this community can recover as swiftly as possible."

President Donald Trump declared a state of emergency for Kentucky on Sunday afternoon, allowing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist with relief efforts.

Pike County Judge-Executive Ray Jones said the director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s tour of flood-stricken eastern Kentucky Tuesday will include a visit to his county.

In a release Monday, FEMA said it is coordinating with state and local officials to provide support to the portions of Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia affected by recent flooding.

Gov. Beshear will be joined by Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray, Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Director Eric Gibson, and FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Jeremy Slinker.

Two Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, have opened in Pike County to offer in-person support to survivors in

Requests for federal help have already been filed in Kentucky following the fatal flooding that happened on Feb. 15 and 16. The fulfillment of the request had many people wondering why West Virginia's request was still pending.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With less than three weeks remaining in this year’s legislative session, Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers says lawmakers are working through several key issues before the deadline. One major topic of discussion: the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its impact on Kentuckians.