HOW TO HELP EASTERN KENTUCKY
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/how-help-eastern-kentucky] 

Release Date: 
Aug 2, 2022 

There are many ways to help flood survivors in Eastern Kentucky. Here
are some of the organizations providing support to people who
experienced loss from the recent flooding.

 	* Governor Andy Beshear has established the TEAM EASTERN KENTUCKY
FLOOD RELIEF FUND to assist those impacted by the flooding. All
donations to Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund are
tax-deductible and donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes
after donating. If you want to donate to the fund, please visit Team
Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund
[https://secure.kentucky.gov/FormServices/Finance/EKYFloodRelief].
 	* APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION FLOOD RELIEF FUND is
accepting cleaning supplies, non-perishable food and water at 2260
Executive Dr., Lexington. Donors can go to arh.org/floods
[https://www.arh.org/floods]. 
 	* FRANKLIN COUNTY FISCAL COURT is accepting donations of bottled
water, diapers, baby food and nonperishable food items, personal
toiletries and cleaning supplies until August 3 at the Franklin County
Fire Station 10, 106 Darby Shire Circle, Frankfort.
 	* KENTUCKY EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is teaming with
FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS to collect donations at two sites: 100 Midland
Ave., Lexington (the old Herald-Leader Building), and at 900 Rose
Road, Ashland, until August 3.
 	* TEAM RUBICON is performing muck-outs, chainsaw operations and
debris removal. To volunteer or donate, visit teamrubiconusa.org
[http://www.teamrubiconusa.org].
 	* THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE and the KENTUCKY HORSE
COUNCIL are accepting water, toiletries and nonperishables at 105
Corporate Dr., Suite A in Frankfort until August 5.
 	* ASPIRE APPALACHIA receives donations at
paypal@aspireappalachia.org. Be sure to indicate the donation is for
the July 2022 flood relief.
 	* KENTUCKY AMERICAN RED CROSS accepts online donations at
redcross.org/local/kentucky.html
[https://www.redcross.org/local/kentucky.html]. The organization
suggests subscribing to redcross.org/apps
[http://www.redcross.org/apps] to access useful information and tips
on handling disasters and everyday occurrences. Red Cross can also
assist in finding shelter.
 	* SAVE THE CHILDREN accepts donations online at
support.savethechildren.org [https://support.savethechildren.org].
 	* The CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT’S (CAP) DISASTER RELIEF
PROGRAM and OPERATION SHARING PROGRAM are organizing teams to strip
buildings of ruined materials that may lead to black mold. Contact CAP
at (606) 789-9791 or online at greatnonprofits.org
[https://greatnonprofits.org]. 
 	* NEW FRONTIER OUTFITTERS is partnering with the FOUNDATION FOR
APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY to raise funds by selling “Eastern Kentucky
Strong” T-shirts for $20 on its website, newfrontierbrand.com
[https://www.newfrontierbrand.com].

Whether it's volunteering to clean up debris, donating goods ​and
services, or providing shelter​, if you are an individual or
organization wishing to help in Eastern Kentucky, Kentucky Emergency
Management has set up a portal to accept offers of assistance. Visit
EKY Flooding Event – Offers of Assistance (arcgis.com)
[https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/384783e1c9fe4c2584743a671d6b0b2b]
to sign up.