On July 27th storms moved through eastern KY delivering 11 to 14 inches of rain within 48 hours.  Numerous counties were affected by severe flooding, including Perry, Clay, Floyd, Letcher, Owsley and Pike counties.

Currently, assessment and search and rescue continues with more rain on the way. The Salvation Army’s Kentucky emergency disaster services have provided 500 cleanup kits and will continue to assess other areas of need.

The Salvation Army Kentucky division has units and crews on standby for food service, hydration, and emotional and spiritual care.

With over 25,000 houses without power in the affected area and numerous homes, businesses and schools reported destroyed, a State of Emergency was declared by the Governor.

Shelters have been open in Langley, Jackson, Hazard, Whitesburg and Big Stone Gap.

For more information, visit www.disaster.salvationarmyusa.org