On July 27th, areas in eastern Kentucky experienced historic flooding due to heavy rains. Though flood waters are beginning to recede, the people of eastern Kentucky will need help rebuilding for the next several months.
If you are interested in helping, you can find several resources, help lines, and shelter information below.
Monetary Donations
- Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund – established by Governor Andy Beshear
- Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky – Donate here | More information here
- Kentucky Sports Radio (KSR) & Kentucky Chamber Foundation Flood Relief Fund
Directly Impacting the University of Kentucky Community
Letcher County – Donation Needs
- The General Store – Needs: bottled water, diapers, baby food, toiletries, cleaning supplies
- Neon Volunteer Fire Department – Needs: bottled water, cleaning supplies
Floyd County – Donation Needs
- The Mountain Muse (call 606-276-1828 or 606-276-7232 first) – Needs: clothing, bottled water, nonperishable food, hygiene products
Shelters
- Pine Mountain State Park
- Buckhorn Lake State Park
- Jennie Wiley State Park
- Breathitt County Courthouse
- First Presbyterian Church in Hazard
- Floyd County Community Center
To Locate Missing Loved Ones
- Call the Kentucky State Police post at 606-435-6069 (do not call 911)
- You can also email ksppubaff@ky.gov with your contact information & information about the missing person(s) [county, contact details, physical description]