BESHEAR GETTING A LOOK AT THE DAMAGE HIMSELF TODAY. MIKE: OFFICIALS TAKING A FLYOVER TOUR OF THE DEVASTATION. THE DEATH TOLL IS STILL ON THE MOVE HEADING UP RIGHT NOW. HE RECEIVED HEARTBREAKING CONFIRMATION TODAY THAT THE BODIES OF FOUR CHILDREN FROM NOT COUNTY THAT WERE SWEPT AWAY BY THE WATER HAVE BEEN FOUND. >> I HAVE RECEIVED NOTICE THEY LOCATED THE BODIES OF THE FOUR CHILDREN. THEY WERE MENTIONED IN THE HERALD LEADER STORY TODAY. WE WILL BE CONTACTING THEIR PARENTS. WE HAVE AT LEAST SIX DEAD CHILDREN. THAT IS HARD. EVEN HARDER FOR THOSE FAMILIES AND THOSE COMMUNITIES. THERE ARE STILL A LOT OF PEOPLE OUT THERE, A LOT OF PEOPLE UNACCOUNTED FOR. MIKE: THE GOVERNOR CALLING THE FLOODING ONE OF THE WORST MOST DEVASTATING FLOODING EVENTS IN THE HISTORY OF KENTUCKY. MEGAN: PLENTY OF LOCAL HELP HEADED TO EASTERN KENTUCKY. OR ALREADY THERE. MATTHEW 25 MINISTRIES DEPLOYING TO THE AREA WITH DISASTER RESPONSE VEHICLES. OHIO TASK OR S-1 AND INDIANA TASK FORCE O
How to help eastern Kentucky flood victims
Updated: 5:24 PM EDT Jul 29, 2022
Part of Kentucky was hit with another devastating weather disaster this week as rains came and flooded several counties in Appalachia. Deaths have already been reported, and the governor expects the toll to continue to grow.Rescue efforts are underway to save people trapped in homes, and shelters are popping up to help those displaced.Lots of people in the affected counties will need help, so we're compiling a list of ways you can support them.Beshear says they are prioritizing monetary donations, cleaning supplies and bottled water. Here's where you can donate money:Team Eastern Kentucky Flooding Relief FundThis was set up Thursday by the state to directly help families. Beshear announced it during his afternoon Team Kentucky update.Click here to donate If you would like to mail in a donation, make your check to Kentucky State Treasurer. In the memo line, note the donation is for the "Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund." Send the check to Public Protection Cabinet, 500 Mero Street, 218 NC, Frankfort, KY 40601.Foundation for Appalachian KentuckyThis foundation is collecting money in its crisis fund. Click here to donate | Learn more about the foundationEKY Mutual AidKentuckians for the Commonwealth say this group, a network of local residents, is collecting money as well. The group says the money will go directly to flood victims and local organizations in the affected areas.Click here to donateBeshear said the American Red Cross and United Way will also be helping the area. Beshear declared a state of emergency on Thursday. At least six counties have declared local states of emergency: Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Letcher, Owsley and Pike.EKY Donation DriveThe Bill & Betsy Scheben Care Center, a nonprofit in Florence, Kentucky is hosting a "Stuff the Bus" donation drive to collect supplies for the communities affected by the Eastern Kentucky floods. The nonprofit will be collection donations until Aug. 10. The lobby is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 31 Spiral Drive. Matthew 25 MinistriesMatthew 25 is responding to help those impacted by the Eastern Kentucky flooding. The nonprofit is requesting donations to supplement existing supplies, for restocking during their response and for future disasters:Monetary donations: Donate online or mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242 (100% of donated funds designated for Eastern Kentucky flooding will be used for the purpose intended).Product donations: The following product donations will be accepted at our facility located at 11083 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242:Cases of bottled water (12- and 24- count)Personal care products: Antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, lotion, etc.Cleaning supplies: Laundry detergents, general cleaner, sponges, bleach (powdered form is preferred), mops, scrub brushes, buckets, rubber gloves, etc.Paper products: Toilet paper, paper towels, etc.Baby and infant supplies: Diapers, wipes, diaper rash ointment, baby wash, baby shampoo, baby lotion, etc.First-aid items: Bandages, gauze, pads, first aid tape, antiseptic creams, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, latex gloves, instant cold packs, etc.New and in original packaging: Power tools, fans, generators, etc.We will continue to update this story with resources.
Part of Kentucky was hit with another devastating weather disaster this week as rains came and flooded several counties in Appalachia.
Deaths have already been reported, and the governor expects the toll to continue to grow.
Rescue efforts are underway to save people trapped in homes, and shelters are popping up to help those displaced.
Lots of people in the affected counties will need help, so we're compiling a list of ways you can support them.
Beshear says they are prioritizing monetary donations, cleaning supplies and bottled water.
Here's where you can donate money:
Team Eastern Kentucky Flooding Relief Fund
This was set up Thursday by the state to directly help families. Beshear announced it during his afternoon Team Kentucky update.
If you would like to mail in a donation, make your check to Kentucky State Treasurer. In the memo line, note the donation is for the "Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund." Send the check to Public Protection Cabinet, 500 Mero Street, 218 NC, Frankfort, KY 40601.
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky
This foundation is collecting money in its crisis fund.
Click here to donate | Learn more about the foundation
EKY Mutual Aid
Kentuckians for the Commonwealth say this group, a network of local residents, is collecting money as well. The group says the money will go directly to flood victims and local organizations in the affected areas.
Beshear said the American Red Cross and United Way will also be helping the area.
Beshear declared a state of emergency on Thursday.
At least six counties have declared local states of emergency: Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Letcher, Owsley and Pike.
EKY Donation Drive
The Bill & Betsy Scheben Care Center, a nonprofit in Florence, Kentucky is hosting a "Stuff the Bus" donation drive to collect supplies for the communities affected by the Eastern Kentucky floods. The nonprofit will be collection donations until Aug. 10. The lobby is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 31 Spiral Drive.
Matthew 25 Ministries
Matthew 25 is responding to help those impacted by the Eastern Kentucky flooding. The nonprofit is requesting donations to supplement existing supplies, for restocking during their response and for future disasters:
- Monetary donations: Donate online or mail checks to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242 (100% of donated funds designated for Eastern Kentucky flooding will be used for the purpose intended).
- Product donations: The following product donations will be accepted at our facility located at 11083 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242:
- Cases of bottled water (12- and 24- count)
- Personal care products: Antibacterial soap, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, lotion, etc.
- Cleaning supplies: Laundry detergents, general cleaner, sponges, bleach (powdered form is preferred), mops, scrub brushes, buckets, rubber gloves, etc.
- Paper products: Toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
- Baby and infant supplies: Diapers, wipes, diaper rash ointment, baby wash, baby shampoo, baby lotion, etc.
- First-aid items: Bandages, gauze, pads, first aid tape, antiseptic creams, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, latex gloves, instant cold packs, etc.
- New and in original packaging: Power tools, fans, generators, etc.
We will continue to update this story with resources.
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