“I wish I could tell you why we keep getting hit here in Kentucky,” said Governor Andy Beshear. From deadly flash floods to rare tornadoes, Kentucky seems to be a magnet for natural disasters. Naturally, these would be a major setback to any community, but Kentucky is particularly affected in this situation. Because Kentucky was already struggling before, it’s clear how these events significantly disrupt the state.
Recently, the state was struck by several destructive flash floods, killing at least 14 people. Homes were ripped from foundations, and bridges were entirely washed out. The catastrophe left most homes in several areas completely submerged. Hargis Epperson, the county coroner of Breathitt County even said, “Everyone’s lost everything, twice.”
In some cities such as Hazard, more and more people are seeking shelter in churches or other establishments, and it’s not projected to slow down anytime soon. Communities still recovering from previous floods are being struck repeatedly, hindering any change. “Let’s be aware that this a new normal of incredibly catastrophic events, which are going to hit our most vulnerable communities,” said Alex Gibson, a Kentucky resident. The strain on local governments and communities is greater than ever, yet how will they provide, when they’re being ravaged by these disasters as well?
Without support from the outside, the people of Kentucky wouldn’t have been able to make it through. This onslaught has been testing everyone’s hopes since day one, and will continue to in the future, as experts predict that this weather will get worse. Is there hope for Kentucky? No one knows for sure, but the people continue to persevere.
As more and more attention is being brought to this issue, multiple funding campaigns have taken off online. Resources and supplies from the government is also expected to arrive soon.
Organizations such as the Red Cross are also sending much-needed support to the area. Communities hit hard are not struggling individually, but together. Even as East Kentucky is bombarded with natural disasters, the people continue to stand together.
Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/30/us/kentucky-flooding-natural-disasters.html
Recently, the state was struck by several destructive flash floods, killing at least 14 people. Homes were ripped from foundations, and bridges were entirely washed out. The catastrophe left most homes in several areas completely submerged. Hargis Epperson, the county coroner of Breathitt County even said, “Everyone’s lost everything, twice.”
In some cities such as Hazard, more and more people are seeking shelter in churches or other establishments, and it’s not projected to slow down anytime soon. Communities still recovering from previous floods are being struck repeatedly, hindering any change. “Let’s be aware that this a new normal of incredibly catastrophic events, which are going to hit our most vulnerable communities,” said Alex Gibson, a Kentucky resident. The strain on local governments and communities is greater than ever, yet how will they provide, when they’re being ravaged by these disasters as well?
Without support from the outside, the people of Kentucky wouldn’t have been able to make it through. This onslaught has been testing everyone’s hopes since day one, and will continue to in the future, as experts predict that this weather will get worse. Is there hope for Kentucky? No one knows for sure, but the people continue to persevere.
As more and more attention is being brought to this issue, multiple funding campaigns have taken off online. Resources and supplies from the government is also expected to arrive soon.
Organizations such as the Red Cross are also sending much-needed support to the area. Communities hit hard are not struggling individually, but together. Even as East Kentucky is bombarded with natural disasters, the people continue to stand together.
Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/30/us/kentucky-flooding-natural-disasters.html
