2022-08-04
‘We lost everything.’
FREE City, county, region decimated by 1,000 year flood eventIt was a phrase we heard over and over in the past week, a week that seemed months long — “We lost everything we had.” It meant different things from different people. Some had literally lost their home, the entire house picked up by water like the house the tornado took in “Wizard of Oz.” Gone. Others had a structure […]
The devastation
This scene from Hwy. 550 East in Hindman is an example of the total destruction seen all around Knott County. Photos from other areas are included inside this edition.
Recovery begins
Governor Andy Beshear came to offer assistance to Knott County on Sunday and spoke to local officials and others at the Knott County Sportsplex. Countywide efforts are being coordinated at that facility, and FEMA has opened a mobile center there which is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Photo by Shelia Hicks Seals)
News in Brief
FREECity Hall is one of the few structures left untouched in Hindman, and the city is offering assistance for those in need. Crews from other Kentucky cities were among the first to arrive in Hindman to help clear and clean the street. Mayor Tracy Neice advises that a variety of essentials, including water, food, cleaning supplies, hygiene items and food […]
Quick updates as of August 3
FREEAt press time, there are 37 confirmed deaths from flooding in our area; at least 17 of these are known to be from Knott County. Benny Bailey Jr., fire chief at Ball Creek VFD who is currently helping coordinate efforts at the Sportsplex, told the Times on Wednesday that all those reported missing in Knott County have now been accounted […]
Volunteers bring help to Carr Creek area
FREEA completely volunteer based relief effort spearheaded by Havanna Hagans Thacker is utilizing the old Carr Creek High School facility to serve that community. Carr Creek Flood Relief was organized to specifically serve the Carr Creek area, since that side of the county is miles away from central relief hubs. This center is open for the neighborhoods through Red Fox, […]
No mail here today!! Plan for mail this week in Knott County
FREEFrom officials at the Hindman Post Office: Beginning August 1, the plan for mail in Knott County is as follows: • Hindman, Garner and Carrie P.O. Box mail will be available for pick up on the back dock of Hazard post office between 1 – 4 p.m. • Kite: regular hours • Leburn PO Box mail will be available for […]
FEMA mobile center opens in Knott Co.
FREEA FEMA mobile registration center opened Monday in Knott County to help Kentucky flood survivors who experienced loss from the flooding that began on July 26. Location: Knott County Sportplex, 450 Kenny Champion Loop #8765, Leburn, Ky. 41831. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily after the opening Monday, until further notice. FEMA representatives will be at the center […]
Gov. Beshear provides update on Eastern Kentucky flooding
FREEAt press time on Wednesday, August 3, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on rescue and recovery efforts following historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky. The Governor said the death toll remains the same, 37, but is still expected to increase and that vicious heat is expected in the impacted regions, where cooling centers are open. “Our biggest concern for today […]