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Pike County Flood Relief Efforts

Author: Kristy Porter

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

Describe the Issue or Situation.Catastrophic flooding devastated many homes and businesses across Pike County on February 15 and 16, causing millions of dollars in damages and leaving many without utilities or worse.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).In response, the Pike County Extension Office shifted its focus from program delivery to flood recovery. We partnered and worked with several organizations to assist citizens, clientele, and neighbors

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Eastern Kentucky Flood 2025

Author: Joe Maynard

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

In February 2025, severe flooding impacted multiple counties in Eastern Kentucky, including Martin, Johnson, Lawrence, and Pike Counties. The flooding displaced numerous families, leaving many without access to essential items such as clothing. Immediate community-based support was critical to meet the urgent needs of those affected.In response to this crisis, the Martin County Extension Office launched a clothing outreach initiative to support flood-impacted individuals and families. Through an

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Floyd County Flood Relief

Author: Andrea Slone

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

Describe the Issue or Situation.On February 15, 2025 Floyd County along with Pike and Johnson county was hit with historic flooding. This came with flash flooding in southern Floyd County and followed with river flooding on February 16, 2025 that crested at 43.37 feet. This left hundreds in the county without power, safe drinking water, damaged and/or unlivable homes, and HVAC damage. The Floyd County Family & Consumer Science Agent reached out to all Family Resource Centers in the coun

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Pike County Flood Relief

Author: Chelsea Workman

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

On the weekend of February 15–16, 2025, Pike County was struck by a devastating flood that displaced numerous families and left the community in urgent need of support. In the face of this crisis, Pike County Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), along with the entire Pike County Extension team, mobilized quickly to address both immediate and long-term needs.Recognizing the critical importance of public health and safety in the aftermath of a flood, Pike County Extension distributed educatio

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Mountain Farmers Get a Hand in Flood Restoration

Author: Shad Baker

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

On February 15th, the state was hit with historic flooding. Unlike in 2022, this flooding impacted almost the entire state. Farmers were heavily impacted, losing miles of fencing.Extension is a family with many partner organizations that come together not just in programming, but in outreach and aid. In the aftermath of the flooding, those partners quickly stood arm-in arm with Extension in helping. Among them were Kentucky Farm Bureaus at the county, region and state level, Meridzo Ministries,

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Restoring Fences, Restoring Hope: Flood Recovery Support for Pike County Farmers

Author: Emily Davis

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

Catastrophic flooding devastated businesses, homes, and farms across Pike County, causing significant losses for farmers and livestock owners. Many agricultural operations suffered severe damage, including the loss of livestock, equipment, gardens, and fencing. The destruction of fencing was particularly challenging, as it left livestock vulnerable and created immediate concerns for farm security and animal safety.In response, the Pike County Extension Office shifted its focus to flood recovery,

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Disaster Response and Recovery Mental Health workshops

Author: Emily Smith

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

Describe the Issue or Situation.In 2022, 13 Eastern Kentucky counties were impacted severely by flooding and were declared Federal disasters, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Johnson, Johnson, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, and Whitley. Immediate response through volunteer mutual aid groups, state and local agencies, state extension personnel, and FEMA addressed some of the damages to property and infrastructure, but many were unable to receive the material and financial s

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North Carolina disaster relief assistance.

Author: Stacy White

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

On my recent trip to western North Carolina I saw firsthand the extensive water and wind damage for hurricane Helene.  I coordinated with Susan Kelly, NC Extension, to assist in 3 counties impacted by the storm.  Day one I worked with the Watauga Co. Extension folks at a distribution site near Boone, NC.  Hay, feed, and farm supplies were received and distributed from this site.  I had contact with 50 people that day (15 female, 35 male, 2 Hispanic, 1 American Indian).&n

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UK Cooperative Extension assist North Carolina Extension Disaster Relief Efforts

Author: Chadwick Conway

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

The Cooperative Extension Service has always been a strong network of land grant universities, across the United States. They have historically worked together to serve our many communities in time of need.  During the devastating flood in Eastern Kentucky in 2022, many extension colleagues helped out from neighboring states during that time.  When devastation hit our neighboring state in North Carolina from flooding from hurricane Helene, in 2024, our Mountain Cattleman’s Associ

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North Carolina Flood Relief

Author: Charles May

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

The Cooperative Extension Service, a robust network of land-grant universities across the United States, has a long-standing tradition of coming together to support communities in times of need. This spirit of collaboration was vividly demonstrated during the devastating flood in Eastern Kentucky in 2022, when extension colleagues from neighboring states stepped in to help.In 2024, when Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding in North Carolina, the Mountain Cattleman’s Association (MCA) of

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Kentucky Extension Services Answer the Call: Helping North Carolina Farmers After Hurricane Helene's Devastating Floods

Author: Chad Allen

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

            In times of crisis, communities often look to one another for support and assistance. For the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, a strong network of land-grant universities, that means extending a helping hand beyond state borders. This was especially true when floodwaters from Hurricane Helene devastated Eastern North Carolina in 2024. With the help of the Mountain Cattleman’s Association (MCA), Extension agents in Kentucky answered the call,

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Disaster Experience from 2022 Becomes Helping Hand Two Years Later

Author: Shad Baker

Major Program: Flood Relief & Recovery

The catastrophic flooding of 2022 left destruction in Eastern Kentucky, but it also left experience and a heart for those dealing with disasters. When Hurricane Helene hit parts of North Carolina and Tennessee, Letcher Countians felt the familiar pain had visited their neighbors and they were duty-bound to render aid and the educational message which Extension knows well.The Letcher County Extension Office partnered with Childers Oil, Kentucky Farm Bureau, Meridzo Ministries, Letcher County Home

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Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

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