August 6, 2009 by admin
Filed under Feature Stories, News
Flash floods and high winds struck Central and Eastern Kentucky Tuesday afternoon submerging streets and vehicles while leaving tens of thousands without power. The rapidly rising flood waters trapped residents in their homes requiring evacuation assistance from The National Guard’s Rescue Team. Storms continued throughout the evening with more rain in the forecast for Wednesday.
In an hour’s time, up to a half-foot of rain fell on Louisville, Ky turning city streets into waterways. Power outages and flood waters forced local hospitals to transfer patients to safer locations, and emergency rooms at some hospitals were inaccessible to ambulances due to flood waters. And at Churchill Downs, the world famous horse racetrack, over thirty thoroughbreds were moved as the grounds were taken over by advancing waters.
Local authorities have contacted CAP’s disaster relief team to help assist in the response, and preparations are being made for departure to Louisville immediately. Sherry Buresh, Director of CAP’s Disaster Relief Program has 25 volunteers ready to assist with the clean-up.
CAP will also be supplying clean drinking water and other emergency supplies through its Operation Sharing Program.
Click here to become a Disaster Relief Volunteer!
I have read the news about what happened in Kentucky. I felt sad after reading the news.
We will be coming with a group of 15 from New Life Foursquare Church Frederick Md.13-18 Sep. This is a great group with serious skills and mega energy so please plan a full week of ambitious projects. We can’t wait to help these people out so give us a heads up on what the need is and we will come ready to make it happen! May GOD BLESS what you and others are doing.
My mother was born in Pike County and it was the home of several generations of my ancestors and still many of my relatives reside there today.
It was our summer vacation destination for the first 18 years of my life. I am horrified by the pictures I see and feel terrible for the flooding victims. Though I live in the Northeastern part of the U.S. , I have a very strong connection to Appalachia and will be sending a donation as I am unable to come and assist with the effort to help these people. I am grateful for your organization as I was unable to find another organization that was based in Kentucky where I could send a donation.