Appalachian Flood Support Resources

On July 28th, Appalachian Eastern Kentucky, Southwestern Virginia, and surrounding areas experienced historic flooding levels. As we move into the later stages of recovery, we encourage folks to follow local and state officials for information and our social channels were we will lift up information as we hear more. 

Below we still have access to clean-up resources and ways for folks to make financial donations that will continue to help those in need as we go through the long path to recovery.  You may also see updated information from the Governor of Kentucky by clicking here.

AVOID FEMA FRAUD: If a FEMA inspector comes to your house and you didn't submit a FEMA application, you may be a scam victim. Inspectors never collect payment for disaster assistance. To report fraud, call the FEMA hotline at 800-621-3362.

Local and State Officials:

• Governor Andy Beshear's Twitter
• Governor Andy Beshear's Youtube
• State of Kentucky Flood Relief Resources Page
• KY Emergency Management Public Assistance Program
• National Weather Service - Jackson, KY Twitter Feed
• Eastern KY Small Business Disaster Recovery Facebook Group
• City of Whitesburg, KY Official Facebook
• City of Hazard, KY Official Twitter
• City of Hazard, KY Official Facebook
• Rep. Angie Hatton Facebook
• Letcher County Tourism
• The Mountain Eagle Facebook
• Breathitt County Disaster Response Facebook
• Kentucky National Guard Twitter 
• Kentucky National Guard Facebook
• American Red Cross Eastern Kentucky Chapter
• MCHC Whitesburg Medical Clinic
• Volunteer and First Responder Crisis Care - mental health support 
  • New Vista - 24/7 - 800-928-8000
  • Cumberland River Behavioral Health - M-F 8:00am-4:30pm - 606-528-7010 ext 100
  • Please mention "Eastern KY Flood Relief" when you call

Donation and Mutual Aid Funds: 

**At this point in time, many immediate needs have been met and the focus has turned more to direct donations.**

• eKy Mutual Aid Flood Relief (In Partnership with Appalshop Staff)
  • PayPal.me/kentuckydaria (Jessica Shelton)
  • Venmo - @kentuckydaria (Jessica Shelton) OR @ekymutualaid (Misty Skaggs)
  • Cashapp - $kentuckydaria (Jessica Shelton) OR $ekymutualaid (Misty Skaggs)
• Lonesome Pine Mutual Aid - funds go directly to support SW Virginia flood relief efforts
• Happalachian Social Club Mutual Aid via PayPal at [email protected] - funds go directly to support SW Virginia flood relief in Dickenson, Buchanan, and Russell counties and the Town of Pound
• Appalachian Citizens Law Center Flood Recovery Fund
• Cowan Community Center Fund - funds support direct aid through CANE Kitchen, Cowan Community Center and the Whitesburg Farmers Market
• Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Appalachian Crisis Fund - also accessible at bit.ly/AppCrisisAid
• Team EKY Flood Relief Fund - also accessible at  TeamEKYFloodReliefFund.ky.gov
  • You may also donate by mailing a check to Public Protection Cabinet, 500 Mero Street, 218 NC, Frankfort, KY 40601

Legal Help: 

• AppalReD Legal Aid is offering FREE Legal help for Flood Survivors - call 1-844-478-0099, M-F 8:00AM - 4:30PM
  • For help with FEMA Appeals, Unemployment Insurance, SNAP Benefits, Medicaid/Medicare, Replacement IDs and Birth Certificates, Replacement EBT/Direct Express/WIC Cards, Insurance Denials, Scams and fraud, Housing (Homeowners and renters), other resources.

Clean Up and Recovery Resources: 

• One-Stop Disaster Recovery Centers - locations that provide both state and federal resources such as SNAP benefits, applying for FEMA assistance, etc. Unless otherwise noted, DRCs are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday–Saturday and 1 to 7 p.m. on Sundays.
  • Breathitt County - Breathitt County Library, 1024 College Avenue, Jackson KY 41339
  • Clay County - Clay County Community Center, 311 Hwy 638, Manchester KY 40962​
  • Knott County - Knott County Sportsplex, 450 Kenny Champion Loop #8765, Leburn KY 41831
  • Letcher County - Letcher County Recreation Center, 1505 Jenkins Road, Whitesburg KY 41858
  • Perry County - Hazard Community College, First Federal Center, 1 Community Drive, Hazard KY 41701​
  • Pike County - Dorton Community Center, 112 Dorton Hill Road, Jenkins KY 41722

• East KY Emergency Travel Trailer Shelter Program - Call  502-234-1225 or go to https://arcg.is/15W40v0 to apply for the sheltering program
• Tips from UK Healthcare to stay safe during Flood Recovery Cleanup
• FEMA Assistance Information - DisasterAssistance.gov 
  • Note: The application may not be updated with your county's disaster declaration yet, but you can pre-apply and the application will process when your county is declared. 
  • You may also call FEMA for assistance at 1-800-621-3362 or use their mobile app.
• FEMA Kentucky Flooding Disaster Dashboard - with quick links for help for individuals and families, small businesses, and more
• Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky - APPLICATIONS TEMPORARILY PAUSED AS OF 9/29/22
  • Individual Assistance:  Individuals and families can apply for $250 plus $50 for each child located here or at bit.ly/ekyflood2022 takes you straight to the portal.
  • Small Business Assistance: Businesses must be locally owned; nonprofits and social enterprises must be locally based
    • Apply at bit.ly/ekygrantapp.
    • Choose “Appalachian Crisis Aid for Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Social Enterprises”.
    • If you have applied for a grant with us before, please log in to your account.
    • If you have not applied for a grant with us before, you will need to create an account.
    • If you have questions please contact Geoff Marietta: [email protected]
  • Family Farm Assistance: For family and locally owned/operated farms with ten or fewer employees.
    • Apply at bit.ly/ekygrantapp
    • Choose “Central Appalachian Family Farm Fund – Flood Relief Application”.
    • If you have applied for a grant with us before, please log in to your account.
    • If you have not applied for a grant with us before, you will need to create an account.
    • If you have questions contact Jennifer Weeber: [email protected]
• KY Realtors Association Mortgage and Rental Assistance Application - Apply for assistance of up to $3,000 per household/3 months of expenses
• SBP Flood Recovery Resources
• Crisis Cleanup - Eastern Kentucky Home Cleanup Hotline - 606-268-0896
  • If you need assistance with home cleanup tasks such as cutting fallen tress, drywall, flooring and appliance removal, tarping roofs, mold mitigation, etc. you may call the hotline for FREE assistance. 
  • Please Note: this hotline is for home cleanup ONLY, not businesses. The hotline also cannot assist with social services such as food, clothing, shelter, FEMA assistance, etc. 
• KY Arts Council Artists Flood Damage Report Form
• KY Emergency Management Quick Guide for Public Assistance (for Private Non-Profts)
• Quilt/Textile Clean-up and Recovery Help - If you have an heirloom/sentimental quilt or textile in need of cleaning, restoring, or repairing, contact Carrie Wells Carter via call or text at 606-634-9362 or email at [email protected]
• CERF+ Artists Safety Net - Application for funding help and online resources for artists
• Christian Appalachian Project is offering to pull up carpet and sanitize floors, call 606-530-0184.
• US Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance
  • The SBA and local partners (including SOAR, Mountain Association, SKED, Community Ventures, Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, Kentucky SBDC, and KHIC) have opened Business Recovery Centers where you can apply for assistance, 9AM to 7PM until August 20, 2022:
    • Hazard Community and Technical College - Jolly Classroom Center, 1 Community College Drive, Hazard, KY 41701
    • Eastern Kentucky University - Manchester - 50 University Drive, Manchester, KY 40962
    •  Appalachian Groundswell - 229 East Main Street, Whitesburg, KY 41858
• Better Help Mental Health Resources - Better Help is offering 3 months of free services for those affected by the floods (the webpage says midwest, but we are eligible as well)
• Asbestos and Disaster information - Flooding can disrupt asbestos in affected home and pose a serious health risk, check out the resources here for tips on how to deal with it.

Pharmacy Assistance:

MCO pharmacy assistance, call MedImpact at (800) 210-7628.

Traditional Medicaid Magellan at 1-800-635-2570.

Kentucky Medicaid is working to ensure #MedicaidMembers impacted by the state of emergency due to flooding in Eastern Kentucky have access to health care resources and supports, including medications.

Members in a 1915c HCBS waiver program should call (844) 784-5614 or email [email protected]. Call center staff are prepared and can help complete forms to request assistance. For HCBS waiver pharmacy assistance, call Magellan at 1-800-635-2570.

Members with a Managed Care Organization (MCO) such as Aetna; Anthem; Humana; Passport by Molina; UnitedHealthcare; or WellCare should contact their MCO member services listed on their member card for assistance or dial the following numbers:

• Aetna: 1-855-300-5528
• Anthem: 1-855-690-7784
• Humana: 1-800-444-9137
• Passport by Molina: 1-800-578-0603
• WellCare: 1-877-389-9457
• UnitedHealthcare: 1-866-293-1796

For MCO pharmacy assistance, call MedImpact at (800) 210-7628.

Volunteer Calls: 

Please check our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts for other volunteer calls we hear of. 

• Hazard/Perry County Volunteer Form (for either requesting volunteers or wanting to volunteer) also accessible at bit.ly/Perrycountyvolunteers
• Letcher and Knott County Volunteer Form - also accessible at bit.ly/ekyvolunteer
• Breathitt County Volunteers - Volunteers should report to Jamie Mullins-Smith. Contact her at 1-(606) 233-3502. The address for the volunteer coordination center is 3834 Hwy 15 South, Jackson, KY 41339.

Other Resources:

• Ludar Animal Behavior & Consulting - They are facilitating both assistance with displaced pets (in partnership with Waggin Tails) and assistance to Roma and Indigenous (Native American) communities in need of flood relief. Please email at [email protected] or contact via Facebook or Instagram
• KY Dept of Transportation Road Closures Info
• Free Birth Control via BCBenefits - or go to allaccessEKY.org/freebirthcontrol
  • If you live in Kentucky and are currently uninsured (or do not want to use your parent’s insurance), you could be eligible for:
    • a free virtual birth control visit with one of our telehealth partners and a free one-year supply of the birth control pill mailed directly to you
    • reimbursement for an in-person visit with any health provider to get the birth control method of your choice
    • free roundtrip ride to cover travel to and from an in-person appointment
  • If you live in Kentucky and are currently insured, you may qualify for:
    • a free roundtrip ride to cover travel to and from a birth control appointment with your healthcare provider