While some flooded communities in eastern Kentucky are experiencing some receding of water, the task at hand looms large.
Breathitt County Judge Executive Jeff Noble calls it, that is today, the most heart-breaking day he’s ever had. He said there are many people still unaccounted for in his Appalachian community. Noble said he has a list of those missing.
“We’ve got homes that are completely washed away. I’m not talking about washed off their foundation. I’m talking about completely washed away. We’ve got two communities that are completely gone..just about,” said Noble.
Many residents along with a hospital and nursing home were evacuated near Panbowl Lake, partly due to concerns about a possible breach in the dam. Noble said the re-opening of a major highway offers a positive message.
“They actually did have the whole 15 shut down at the dam part, but they have opened it back up and traffic is going through so that makes me feel confident that they’re confident it’s not going to breach.”
Noble said two communities in Breathitt County are about gone, with houses piled on top of other houses in some areas. The county judge called for prayers for the families with missing loved ones.
