Breathitt County remembers flood victims a year later
People in Breathitt County gathered Friday to remember the lives lost in last summer's deadly floods.
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People in Breathitt County gathered Friday to remember the lives lost in last summer's deadly floods.
While government aid and organizations can ease the burden of major losses, disaster victims are burdened by small expenses to rebuild their lives.
JACKSON — Last time she checked, flood insurance would cost Carolyn Combs and husband Lou about $1,100 per month.
JACKSON — Last time she checked, flood insurance would cost Carolyn Combs and husband Lou about $1,100 per month.
Volunteers assist those displaced by Eastern Kentucky flooding; here's how you can help Sarah Ladd, Louisville Courier Journal © Alton Strupp, Alton Strupp/Courier Journal Volunteer and educator Margaret Henson stands alongside donations and supplies that fill the hallway inside Breathitt County High School, where many residents have taken shelter since flooding damaged their homes. March 3, 2021 JACKSON, Ky. — When the Breathitt County High School gym opened its doors to evacuees Monday, people came in wet and freezing after wading through water to leave their homes. T...