Frankfort, Ky. — Early this morning the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) activated the State Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort in response to the earthquake that woke Kentuckians throughout the state.
There have been no injuries reported and only minor damages reported. A building in downtown Louisville suffered minor damage to a brick facade and residential chimney, a residence in Logan County reported minor cracking in drywall and Warren County officials reported a mobile home shifted on its blocks.
Thanks to a recent training exercise, Kentucky National Guard troops across the state are prepared to respond in the case of severe seismic damage.
"The timing of this morning’s earthquake is remarkable," said Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini, Kentucky’s Adjutant General. "Last month the Kentucky National Guard conducted a highly successful 5-day seismic exercise involving more than 300 troops from across the state. We tested all facets of a true seismic disaster, including the rapid airlift of emergency supplies, equipment and personnel to communities in Western Kentucky. We also tested our ability to communicate and cooperate with local authorities in responding to such an emergency."
"The Kentucky Guard has never been better poised to respond to an earthquake," said Governor Beshear. "I’ve seen for myself the extent of their training and have the fullest confidence in their ability to do their job. Our Citizen-Soldiers have a long history of helping their fellow Kentuckians and they stand ready to do so again."
Kentucky’s Earthquake Program Manager, Lori King, said “We are extremely fortunate that nobody was injured and only minor damages have been reported.” She added, “This should be a wake up call to remind us that earthquakes can and do occur at any time and are unpredictable. As with any disaster we should BE AWARE, BE PREPARED, HAVE A PLAN AND HAVE AN EMERGENCY KIT.”

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