The owner of a downtown Frankfort business near the Kentucky River said they fared better than many of their neighbors when the river flooded. Jessica Tuggle said her Planet Salon is the first business at the end of the flood wall. She said they were able to reopen two days after evacuating – and she understands why business is down.
“A lot of our clients are in need and dealing with other things. You know that their hair is not exactly important right now and then. Same thing with some of the girls. They had water, some of the stylists even, dealing with water in their basements, even if they didn't live directly on the river.”
Tuggle said many of the homes near her business were badly flooded, but the community has come together.
“Just don't forget about us. Because I think this is going to be a long game. I think that there'll be, you know, a lot of cleanup for months and months and months.”
Tuggle said she’s planning on getting a sump pump, but has no plans to move away from the river. Friday, a Frankfort police officer said six officers are assigned to flooded areas, on an around-the-clock rotation, and there’s been just one report of looting.
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