How to Help Flood Victims in Eastern Kentucky

The Loyal Jones Appalachian Center (working with the University of Kentucky Appalachian Center) will be accepting donations in response to the recent devastating flash flood events that took place in Eastern Kentucky and in particular the community of Flatgap in Johnson County, Kentucky (http://www.kentucky.com/2015/07/15/3945633/search-resumes-for-six-missing.html). Many farms and communities in counties close to Madison have also been hit, but not as hard.

We will be transporting the donated items next week to the impacted areas and they will be transferred to the local relief distribution networks. Donations will be accepted at the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center gallery, first floor Stephenson Hall, 205 North Main, until Tuesday, July 21 at 5:00 p.m. We will also be open on Saturday from 8-10, 1-2:30, and 4:00-5:00.

The flooding destroyed 150 homes and damaged several hundred more. The impacted communities are in need of various supplies to start the cleanup effort. While cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items are still needed we have been asked to focus on items for the young people in the impacted communities – diapers, formula, baby food, and kid activities (remember they are without power – so coloring books, art supplies, etc. are in high demand to keep the children occupied while clean up and recovery efforts are underway).

Supplies that have been asked for by relief organizations: