LEXINGTON, Ky. — Flying in to see the devastation in person, President Biden and the first lady flew in Monday to the Bluegrass Airport to survey the damages in Southeastern Kentucky. 

Lexington was host to the Democratic president’s second visit to Kentucky, under what he said were unfortunate circumstances once again. 

“It’s unfortunate it’s my second visit to Kentucky for a crisis,” Biden said.

The President met with Gov. Beshear in Chavies along with the first lady of Kentucky, Administrator of FEMA, the Lieutenant Gov. and many other political officials.

“You look at those creeks and streams that are that are now running brown, and you see from the helicopter, you see automobiles, everything from buses to automobiles to homes, you know, literally in the middle of the water on the side of the road, and you think yourself… what in God’s name happened?” Biden said.

Biden said the flooding is just another sign of dangerous climate change. No matter the cause, he stressed everyone helps each other in times of crisis.

“We get along here, everybody gets along where there is trouble and everybody jumps in,” Biden said.

The presidential motorcade drove through the Lost Creek area in Breathitt County, stopping to talk with families and people who were affected directly by the flood. 

“It’s gonna take a while to get through this. I promise you we’re not leaving. Other government office resources, we’re not leaving as long as it takes. We’re gonna be here, and we are committed,” Biden said.

Biden said the view on the ground is heartbreaking and thanked the first responders, volunteers, Red Cross and FEMA for stepping up so quickly to help Kentucky. 

During the stop at the Marie Roberts Elementary School, the first lady, along with the President, took time to help the volunteers sort and fold donated clothing.