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As the cars roll in for the annual Cruisin’ the Heartland Festival Friday and Saturday, the Elizabethtown Police Department is reminding drivers to take to the roadways responsibly.

“As always, the Elizabethtown Police Department is concerned about safety first,” said EPD Public Information Officer John Thomas. “To that end, our FLEX Team is going to be on patrol to help keep the event safe and fun for everyone.”

Drivers should obey all traffic laws and remember that dangerous behavior will not be tolerated.

“Burnouts, racing, reckless driving, and street takeovers of any kind will not be tolerated,” Thomas said. “We’re just asking those who attend, let’s all do our part to keep things safe, respectful, and enjoyable, and we can’t wait to see you there.”

The Cruisin’ car show begins at Freeman Lake Park Friday at 2 p.m. Downtown streets will begin closing for Saturday activities at 6 a.m. Visit www.etownevents.com for a full schedule and more information.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced on Wednesday that the White House has approved Public Assistance for 64 counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on April 2 and for 36 counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes May 16 and 17.

According to a release from the governor’s office, counties designated for Public Assistance for the April flooding include Breckinridge, Grayson, Hart, LaRue, Meade, and Nelson. LaRue County was also designated for Public Assistance for the May tornadoes. Additional counties are expected to be approved in the coming days.

Beshear said in the release: “We never gave up hope and are excited that these counties and communities are going to see the support they need and deserve.”

According to FEMA’s website, the Public Assistance Program “provides supplemental grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and certain types of private non-profits so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.”

Kentuckians looking to support survivors of the April and May severe weather may still donate to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund. Learn more or make a donation at kentucky.gov.