People well outside the borders of Louisiana are responding to massive flood damage in the gulf coast state. That includes a contingent from Baptist churches in Kentucky.
Corbin resident Dave Hampton is leading a crew of 21 to cut out walls, move out appliances, take up floors, pressure wash, and sanitize houses. He compares the damage to that seen after Hurricane Katrina. Hampton says neighbors are helping neighbors. “A lot of times we go out to the house and it’s already half done because the neighbors are helping each other.”
Karen Smith is also volunteering in the community of Prairieville. She’s been in Louisiana since last Friday and says there’s been more rain most days. She says there are families with everything they own sitting at the curb, sleeping in cars with their pets.
She says many local residents are self-starters, but adds there’s ‘lots of hurt.’?
