FRANKFORT, Ky: -- State and local officials are responding as severe weather and flooding continues across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

General Maxwell “Clay” Bailey, director of Kentucky Division of Emergency Management, activated the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Saturday morning in response to Friday’s weather, which resulted in flooding throughout much of the state.

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The National Weather Service reports the hardest hit area appears to be in west and central Kentucky with rainfall amounts overnight of up to seven inches and reports of heavier local rainfalls.

Evacuations have taken place in Jefferson, Hardin, Woodford, and Shelby counties. There have been six confirmed deaths related to the storm; two in Fayette County, one in Jessamine County, two in Hardin County, and one in Franklin County.

Overnight, the American Red Cross opened a shelter at Seneca High School in Louisville, providing assistance to 110 people. Although most of them have moved on to other accommodations, the shelter remains open and can be contacted at 1-502-485-8323.

At 4 p.m. (EDT) the American Red Cross will have an 800 number available for those needing information. The number to call will be 1-800-GET-HELP or 1-800-438-4357.

The Kentucky Department of Highways District 5 office announces the following interstate closures due to high water:

Bullitt County -- KY 480 between mile points 9 and 10

Jefferson County -- Seatonville Road (KY 1819) between Dawson Hill and Echo Trail (mile points 2.2 to 2.7)

Oldham County -- Ash Avenue (KY 362) at the Shelby County line (mile point 3.0)

Spencer County -- River Road (KY 2885)

Andrea Clifford, Public Information Officer for Kentucky Department of Transportation, encourages everyone to check on current road conditions by dialing 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

With the ground already saturated this additional rain is likely to produce continued flooding. It is advised to limit travel unless absolutely necessary, but if you must travel and encounter water over a roadway; “STOP! TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!”

Do not attempt to drive or walk through any high water. Seek an alternate route.

The Kentucky National Guard is on standby in several locations throughout the state with personnel and equipment and are ready to deploy and provide assistance if needed.

Of immediate concern is the arrival of another weather system capable of producing additional rainfall amounts from one to four inches, as well as possible tornadoes and straight lines winds up to seventy five miles per hour.

General Bailey reminds everyone to be aware of their local and state weather conditions and forecasts. “All homes should be equipped with a weather alert radio and should have an emergency plan in place,” he says.

Should severe weather occur, take shelter immediately and stay tuned to your local broadcast stations.

For additional information and storm tips, go to www.kyem.ky.gov.