LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Flood recovery efforts will continue in eastern Kentucky for many months to come.
The state has appealed to the public to donate money along with bottled water, cleaning supplies, diapers and personal hygiene items. At this point. clothes, household items and furniture are not requested.
The state of Kentucky is running the Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief fund, where 100% of donations go to people impacted by the flooding. The money is being used for everything from cleanup to funerals. Click here to donate
Many organizations are fundraising and holding drives including:
- American Red Cross in Kentucky: Click here to donate
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lexington Disaster Services: Click here to donate
- SOS International Inc. is responding to flood victims. Click here to donate.
- Ky. Dept. of Agriculture & Kentucky Farm Bureau relief fund: Click here to donate
- Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky: Click here to donate
- Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation Flood Relief Fund: Click here to donate
- Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence has created the KCADV Eastern Ky Flood Fund. The money will help survivors meet basic needs while they rebuild their lives. Click here to donate.
- Louisville-based Water with Blessings is helping with flood recovery by assembling water filter kits being delivered to eastern Kentucky. They are accepting cash donations. Click here for information.
IMAGES | Floods leave devastating damage in eastern Kentucky
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Knott County. Image from video courtesy Lex18. July 28, 2022.
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Knott County. Image from video courtesy Lex18. July 28, 2022.
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Knott County. Image from video courtesy Lex18. July 28, 2022.
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Knott County. Image from video courtesy Lex18. July 28, 2022.
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Perry County. Image from video courtesy Lex18. July 28, 2022.
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Perry County. Image from video courtesy Lex18. July 28, 2022.
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Perry County. Image from video courtesy Lex18. July 28, 2022.
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Perry County. Image from video courtesy Lex18. July 28, 2022.
Two MEDVAC crews from DET 1 C/2-238th AVN - Wildcat are helping with the flood response in eastern, Kentucky. (U.S. Army Photos by: Sgt. Jesse Elbouab, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, & courtesy photo from KYANG pilot) July 28, 2022
Two MEDVAC crews from DET 1 C/2-238th AVN - Wildcat are helping with the flood response in eastern, Kentucky. (U.S. Army Photos by: Sgt. Jesse Elbouab, 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, & courtesy photo from KYANG pilot) July 28, 2022
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Breathitt County. Image from video courtesy Lex18. July 28, 2022.
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Breathitt County. Image from video courtesy Lex18. July 28, 2022.
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Breathitt County. Image from video courtesy Lex18. July 28, 2022.
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Breathitt County. Image from video courtesy Lex18. July 28, 2022.
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Breathitt County. Image from video courtesy Fox News. July 28, 2022.
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Breathitt County. Image from video courtesy Fox News. July 28, 2022.
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Breathitt County. Image from video courtesy Fox News. July 28, 2022.
Heavy rains flooded parts of eastern Kentucky including Breathitt County. Image from video courtesy Fox News. July 28, 2022.
Resource lists:
- Kentucky Department of Agriculture resource page for information about disaster assistance programs: Click here
Report possible natural disaster charity scams:
- Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued a warning about possible charity scams related to the flooding.
- To report a scam, click here or call the Attorney General's Natural Disaster Fraud Hotline at 502-696-5483 or the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-888-432-9257.
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