Sunday, May 31, 2009
Pike, Floyd And Other Counties Weigh In On Disaster Declaration
Many people in flood-stricken eastern Kentucky are excited about the federal assistance that is now on the way.
Floyd County Judge Executive "Doc" Marshall says the county has over 20 or 25 roads school buses cannot travel. Robyn Tackett, with the Big Sandy Red Cross, says water and sewage problems continue to affect many families throughout the region. Breathitt County Judge Executive Jason Richardson says nearly 400 roads in the county have from minor to impassable damage, with an estimate of about $3 million, over half the county's budget.
In four counties, Breathitt, Floyd, Owsley and Pike, federal grants for temporary housing and home repair, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs will be available for individuals and business owners. Federal funding will be available to eligible local governments and certain non-profit organizations on a cost-sharing basis.
Floyd County Judge Executive "Doc" Marshall says the county has over 20 or 25 roads school buses cannot travel. Robyn Tackett, with the Big Sandy Red Cross, says water and sewage problems continue to affect many families throughout the region. Breathitt County Judge Executive Jason Richardson says nearly 400 roads in the county have from minor to impassable damage, with an estimate of about $3 million, over half the county's budget.
In four counties, Breathitt, Floyd, Owsley and Pike, federal grants for temporary housing and home repair, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs will be available for individuals and business owners. Federal funding will be available to eligible local governments and certain non-profit organizations on a cost-sharing basis.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 2:37 PM 
