RISE Episode 5

By Tom Martin

Published February 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST

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Human Services Center in Hindman Kentucky.

In Episode 5 of RISE, we take a look at the disaster response to the flood, how residents are recovering and lessons learned on how to be better prepared for a natural disaster.

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Tom Martin hosts Eastern Standard, a weekly radio magazine of interviews and stories about interesting people, places, and things happening in the Commonwealth.

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