Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has officially declared a state of emergency on the morning of November 5, 2025, after a UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo jet crashed and exploded near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), an incident which resulted in the deaths of nine individuals and injured multiple others. The aircraft was operating UPS Airlines Flight 2976 at the time of the crash .

This order unlocks state resources and National Guard support, while also activating the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund to cover urgent needs, including funeral costs. Louisville has opened up a city resources and debris-reporting portal. For those investigating how to help, they are encouraged to donate to the relief fund and follow all federal guidance on debris reporting and a

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