“We know we can’t replace their handmade (Christmas tree) ornaments with all the memories attached to them,” said Samone Ratcliff. “We’re just hoping to help them start a new collection.”
State of emergency declared in Lee County after flooding, mudslides
LEX 18
and last updated 2021-06-11 11:09:46-04
BEATTYVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) â Lee County Judge Executive Chuck Caudill has declared a state of emergency for the county as officials try to assess and clear flooded waters and mud damage.
In Beattyville, mudslides have HWY 52 shut down as crews try to scrape debris and mud from the roadway.
Take a look at this muddy waterfall on the side of HWY 52. Earlier this morning this section of roadway was covered in a mudslide.@LEX18Newspic.twitter.com/wNiTbJghjq Claire Kopsky (@ClaireMKopsky) June 11, 2021
Officials say the county has experienced torrential rainfall on Thursday and Friday. The rain caused waterways to leave their banks and damage roads, trees, and bridges. Many people living there now have limited access to food, medical care, and other services.
Over $200K raised for Kentucky Flood Relief, donations still accepted through weekend
LEX 18
and last updated 2021-03-08 11:03:23-05
(LEX 18) â As of Friday night, Kentucky Flood Relief has raised over $200,000 to aid Kentuckians that have been hurt by the recent floods that caused major damage to certain areas in the Commonwealth. As of 9:30 p.m. on Friday, the fund has raised $225,675.
But that won t be the final number. The fund is still accepting donations through the weekend.
LEX 18 teamed up with the Kentucky chapter of the American Red Cross for the fundraiser.
Red Cross officials have nearly 100 trained disaster workers in the region. Plus, they ve provided safe shelter for 180 people displaced from their homes. By donating money to the Kentucky Flood Relief, you can help the people who really need it the most.