Betty Jean Carter, Daniel Hayner, and their two small children lost everything in February’s floods right after moving to Kentucky at the beginning of the month. When they heard about the impending floods, they decided to get a hotel room, and it’s a good thing they did.
“Our house was split in half and gone, and our neighbor actually passed away. So, I fully believe that if we would’ve been in the home, it would not have been good for anybody. I don’t know if we would be able to get out,” said Carter.
Their home and property were deemed a total loss, but because they are Leslie County residents, which has not yet been approved for individual assistance from FEMA, the family has been staying at a shelter in Perry County.
“We paid off our house, we paid off our land, and we thought we were doing the best thing for our family. And if we would have known, well, you know, we know now, things might have been a lot different,” Carter said.
While campers are set up in Perry County for flood victims just down the road, priority is currently given to Perry County residents.
This is currently not an option for residents in Leslie County and highlights the need for local organizations like Roscoe’s Daughter to help.