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Eastern Kentucky lawmakers describe extensive flood damage; bridges, roads and hundreds of homes affected
Summary
Senators representing Eastern Kentucky described widespread flood damage across multiple counties, reporting destroyed bridges, tens of millions in road damage and hundreds of homes impacted. Lawmakers asked about recovery planning, workforce use and long-term flood mitigation.
Two lawmakers representing Eastern Kentucky briefed the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee on widespread flooding that officials said has caused severe public-works and private damage across a large portion of the region.
Senator Wheeler described recent flood impacts in Pike County and surrounding areas, saying local officials reported “11 bridges” lost in Pike County and preliminary estimates “for the county roads in Pike County alone probably exceed $50,000,000.” He said the Pikeville Independent School System closed temporarily and that “the road to the Elkhorn City Elementary and Middle School is complete loss, complete collapse.” Wheeler said some schools were being used as shelters and that small businesses, pharmacies and…
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