Thunderstorms on Friday brought a renewed threat of flooding to parts of Kentucky ravaged by high water a week ago. Work crews were still trying to restore power and water connections to homes, as residents look to repair their homes and lives after the floods. More than 1,300 people were rescued in the days after the storm as teams searched in boats and combed debris-clogged creekbanks. Jacqueline Coleman On Flood Recovery Efforts The flooding also hit areas just across the state line in Virginia and West Virginia. At least 37 people lost their lives in the flooding after 8 to 10 1/2 inches (20 to 27 centimeters) of rain fell in just 48 hours last week in the Appalachian mountain region. Andy Beshear and his wife, Britainy, at a Federal Emergency Management Agency State Disaster Recovery Center. The White House announced Friday that the Bidens would join Gov. Danielle Sturgill/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to eastern Kentucky on Monday to survey the damage from last week's devastating floods and meet with those affected. There is a history of scammers creating websites that look like donation pages after a major tragedy, but in reality were scams.Ī Kentucky Army National Guard helicopter crew surveys disaster areas due to flooding during a media flight around eastern Kentucky, U.S. Avoid unfamiliar agencies and websites.Beware of phone calls and emails soliciting donations.Identify local initiatives and efforts that are based within the areas most affected by the natural disaster.Determine whether the organization, nonprofit or group has a proven track record of delivering aid to those in need.The Kentucky Region of the American Red Cross has developed a charity site, allowing individuals to donate directly to the cause and connecting residents to its five chapter locations to learn lifesaving skills, as well as four blood donation centers.Appalachian Regional Healthcare started its own ARH Foundation Flood Relief Fund to raise donations to purchase generators, food, water, medical and other essential supplies.The Foundation for Appalachia Kentucky, a nonprofit based in the city of Hazard, has created the Appalachian Crisis Aid fund to collect monetary donations for those affected by the natural disaster.5 at the department’s building located on 105 Corporate Drive in Frankfort, Kentucky. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, through Aug. Ryan Quarles also made on July 28 a rolling request for donations of bottled water, toiletries and non-perishable items between 8 a.m. Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Dr.2021, which raised $52 million through more than 150,000 donations. This fund mirrors one the state set up after tornadoes touched down in western Kentucky in Dec. There have been 8,935 donations to the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund as of July 31, tallying $1,121,426.80. On Thursday, Beshear announced the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund, an online portal established to support families who are directly affected by the fatal flash flooding.News of the Kentucky flooding has rippled across the world as local, state, federal and global organizations rush in to offer relief for those in need. READ MORE: Deadly Kentucky flood leaves Appalachian cultural center reeling this evening until at least Tuesday morning for 33 counties throughout the state.

The weather monitoring agency has kept a flood watch in effect from 9 p.m. More rain is on the way with the National Weather Service projecting one to two inches in rainfall per hour from showers and storms, which may cause additional flash flooding. Over 10,000 Kentuckian utility customers are still without any power as of Monday, reported. Andy Beshear said on Sunday that 359 displaced survivors are being housed in 15 shelters and two campgrounds at state parks. On Friday, President Joe Biden declared an official disaster emergency, opening up federal funding for individuals in Breathitt, Clay, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. As the death toll continues to rise, hundreds of people are reportedly still missing in the days after the historic flooding subsided. The downpour began on July 28 and within a matter of 48 hours, the eastern portion of the state received between 8 and 10.5 inches of rain.Īn onslaught of severe storming brought on flash flooding that led to widespread landslides and mudslides, claiming the lives of at least 35 people thus far, according to local officials.

Appalachians woke up to torrential rainfalls setting new records in eastern Kentucky and leaving a path of destruction in its wake.

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