Eastern Kentucky Flooding
December 1, 2022
Eastern Kentucky continues to recover from the devastating flooding that occurred in August. IDES has been able to oversee the repairs of 5 different homes damaged by these floods.
We have recently partnered with a local contractor, through our partnering church, to continue the relief work in this area. We are grateful for the volunteers who gave of their time to help those in their time of need.
If you would like to continue supporting the aid IDES is providing to those in Eastern Kentucky, please click the link below.
October 15, 2022
IDES work in Eastern Kentucky following devastating flooding continues. We have helped multiple homeowners with gut outs and provided 10 storage sheds to these families. We are currently partnering with several local churches to help rebuild homes and install drywall.
Volunteers are still needed to help with these relief efforts. You and your group can sign up to be a part of IDES work in Eastern Kentucky by clicking the link below!
August 26, 2022
IDES flood relief efforts in Eastern Kentucky are underway. Flash flooding caused massive amounts of damage to the homes in this area, leaving families with nothing. So far we have assisted several homeowners with gut/tear-outs, and cleanup. We have served over 2,000 meals to the families affected by this flooding.
We are looking for volunteers of all ages* to help with these and continued relief efforts in Eastern Kentucky. If you or your group are interested in volunteering, please click the link below.
*Volunteers ages 12-15yrs old must have a parent/guardian present. Volunteers ages 16-17yrs old must have a youth leader/adult supervision present.
AUGUST 17, 2022
Miss Ella, a widow of 10 years, is one of the flood victims that we are helping in Kentucky. Her story is heart-wrenching. She has custody of 4 of her grandchildren. They live in a trailer down by a creek and the water started coming up around 2 am but they weren’t too worried. Two hours later she got up and noticed a bit of water in the bathroom and within 30 minutes the water was up to their waists. They grabbed their animals and one of the grandsons threw her up on his shoulder and carried her to higher ground. Their house is ruined with mold already starting to grow in their house – a total loss. We are looking to help with temporary housing and beyond.
August 1, 2022
IDES Disaster Coordinators are wrapping up their initial assessment of the flooding in Kentucky. Several communities have been affected by the flooding. Thousands have been left without power and the death toll continues to rise. We are partnering with two local churches in Kentucky to begin our relief work.
We will provide IDES Care Kits, coordinate volunteers, and lead the area's cleanup crews.
If you would like to give to these relief efforts, please click the link below and include "U.S. Flooding" in the designation comments. Interested volunteers should click the link or email volunteer@ides.org