SOUTHEAST KY FLOOD RELIEF

Written By HHARF
photo credit: Aaron Boyd in Irvine, KY

photo credit: Aaron Boyd in Irvine, KY

The Hickman Holler Appalachian Relief Fund is donating $20,000 to support recent flood relief victims via the Southeast Kentucky Flood Relief Fund (Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky). Estill County is the home of the HHARF’s founders, Senora May and Tyler Childers and currently stands under several feet of flood water.

We are asking for your help as well. In addition to the initial $20,000 in support, 100% of all new financial contributions made to the Hickman Holler Appalachian Relief Fund throughout the month of March will go directly to aid in the recovery and repair of this community and others like it across the state.

In addition to financial support, you may also donate any of the needed items below to the Wolfe County Extension Office in Campton, KY. The Wolfe County Extension office is currently acting as a hub for Lee, Powell, and Estill Counties via their East KY Flood Relief Donation Drive.

ITEMS NEEDED:

  • Water (gallon jugs, bottles)

  • Gloves (work and latex)

  • Bleach

  • Cleaning supplies

  • Trash bags

  • Paper towels

  • Laundry detergent

  • Personal hygiene items

  • Toilet paper

  • Air mattresses

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Masks (medical or work)

  • Buckets

  • Mops

  • Push brooms

  • Trash cans

  • Tarps

  • Baby wipes

  • Paper plates/ plastic utensils

  • Wash clothes

  • Towels

  • Sponges/scouring pads/brushes

  • Dish soap

  • Plastic totes

  • Spray bottles

FARM SUPPLIES NEEDED:

  • Fencing Materials

  • Hay

MORE PLACES TO DONATE:

Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky has created the Southeast Kentucky Flood Relief Fund to make direct contributions to individuals and families in need, quickly. They’re also focused on family farms across the region, and small businesses that have major flood damage. https://smarturl.it/appalachiankydonate

Kentucky Steam Heritage Corp. has set up a fund for the Estill County Emergency Management Association. They are also accepting in-kind donations. https://smarturl.it/kysteamdonate

The Love Local, Small Business Flood Relief Fund in Beattyville is collecting funds to assist downtown Beattyville businesses with cleanup supplies. You may send or give donations to:

  • Teresa Mays (Main Street Dir) PO Box 307, Beattyville Ky 41311 // 606-567-7703

  • Dedra Brandenburg (Tourism Dir) PO Box 738 Beattyville Ky 41311 // 606-464-5038

  • Or PayPal at tmays@beattyville.org https://smarturl.it/lovelocaldonate

  • Make checks payable to the Downtown Beattyville Alliance/Beattyville Main Street Love Local Fund. They will also be accepting donations at Citizens Bank & Trust once they are reopened.

Red River Gorge Flood Response was created as a direct result of recent floods to provide food and financial assistance for temporary housing, gas, and other needs until folks can get on their feet. They are also accepting in-kind donations listed here: https://smarturl.it/redrivergorgedonate

The Paintsville First United Methodist Church is asking for donations of supplies for “flood buckets” to help those affected by the widespread flooding in Johnson County. You can purchase items off their Amazon wishlist here: https://smarturl.it/paintsvilledonate

HHARF