At least 37 are dead and hundreds more missing in the wake of a torrential downpour in eastern Kentucky, leading to mudslides, landslides and flash floods. President Joe Biden declared an official emergency, opening up federal funds to help house the over 350 people who’ve been displaced by the storms. But the storms aren’t done yet and many residents of Kentucky face a long and difficult road.
If you want to get involved in helping the people affected by the storms, here are some ways to help.
Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund: An online portal established by Governor Andy Beshear to funnel donations directly to the people who need them most.
Appalachian Crisis Aid: A fund started by the nonprofit Foundation for Appalachia Kentucky, which is based in Hazard.
ARH Foundation Flood Relief Fund: An organization started by Appalachian Regional Healthcare, raising money for things like power generators, food, water, hygiene kits and other necessities.
American Red Cross: As usual, the Red Cross is on the ground, with their Kentucky Region chapter mobilizing its mammoth infrastructure to provide those displaced by the flooding with lifesaving aid.
We will update this list as more vetted charities establish a presence in the affected areas.
