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Local businesses, small farms encouraged to apply for Appalachia Rises flood relief grants

Local businesses, small farms encouraged to apply for Appalachia Rises flood relief grants Apr 1, 2021 Flooding in eastern Kentucky has devastated several businesses. | Photo contributed MOREHEAD, Ky. Appalachia Rises, which launched after this month s historic flooding, announced Wednesday the opening of applications for flood relief grants for local businesses, small farms and non-profits. The opening of the grant application program for these organizations follows $250,000 in emergency grants being given to 500 families in need as they rebuild. To complete the brief applications, visit AppalachiaRises.org. Eligible local businesses may request up to $5,000 in funding, and small farms may apply for grants of up to $1,500. Local non-profits in need are encouraged to reach out to the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky and Blue Grass Community Foundation, which are administering the grants programs.

Hazard, Perry County experience flooding, mudslides

Streets and roads throughout Hazard, including North Main and near the Hazard Police Department, were closed at various times due to high water issues which began over the weekend. Hazard Herald photos by Katie Kelley Earlier this week, on March 1, many areas of Perry County experienced flooding and mudslides resulting in multiple roads being closed down. Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency on Sunday evening, Feb. 28, due to extremely heavy rainfall across the commonwealth throughout the weekend, and on March 1, both the City of Hazard and Perry County declared a local state emergency due to the flooding, mudslides and road breaks.

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