Ahead of the coming winter storm, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency to ensure resources will be available to manage an extreme drop in temperatures.

State officials have voiced concerns as Eastern Kentucky flood victims will once again be forced to deal with severe weather.

The artic air is moving west to east, bringing with it snow, ice and dangerously low temperatures.

Roger Sammons and his wife are among the 278 families still living in travel trailers following devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky.

"Concerns is my water freezing up, not having enough water, freezing the electric panel and electric going out and having to fight the cold," Sammons explained.

It's a concern shared by Kentucky Emergency Operations leaders in Frankfort. Emergency management director Jeremy Slinker reports travel trailers have been re-winterized to make sure they can withstand the cold.

"We are making sure we add larger propane tanks instead of the ones that normally come with travel trailers," Slinker said. "We've moved to the 100-gallon tanks to make sure they are full."

Since rain is part of this weather event, officials report roads will not be pre-treated because substances will only wash away. Plow trucks will be on standby, ready to roll by midnight Thursday.

Meanwhile back at the travel trailers at Jenny Wiley State Park, Kentuckians will be taken to the lodge if needed. Roger and his wife are praying they make it through the storm.

"We'll kind of make the best of it," Sammons said.

Experts report temperatures should start warming up early next week.