‘We can rebuild this. We can get it done. It’ll just take time.’ Hazard community resilient after Eastern Kentucky flooding

‘We can rebuild this. We can get it done. It’ll just take time.’ Hazard community resilient after Eastern Kentucky flooding

Over a week has passed since Eastern Kentucky communities were affected by heavy flooding, resulting in power outages, road closures and the near-destruction of some communities. On Sunday, Feb. 16, community members across Hazard, Kentucky assisted one another in beginning the cleanup process of the homes and businesses. Deborah Lewis said she watched as the first floor of her business flooded with almost five feet of water. “We had cameras, so…