Oct 2002 - MCC Appalachia continues serving on
the board of Eastern Kentucky Churches and Organizations Responding to Emergencies
(EK-CORE) in Floyd county, KY. EK-CORE has assisted dozens of families clean
up and repair after the five county floods of July, 2001 (FEMA#1388).
Now, EK-CORE is preparing for extending the work into Pike County in response
to damage from the spring floods in 19 KY counties (FEMA#1414).
Adjacent counties in Virginia (#1410)
and West Virginia (#1411).
MCC Appalachia has assisted with coordination, supplies, and some volunteer
help.
Reflections & Resources
Buffalo
Creek: An Act of Man - In 1975 Appalshop filmmaker Mimi Pickering completed
the 40 minute film The Buffalo Creek Flood: An Act of Man which chronicled this
1972 disaster. In 1984 she produced Buffalo Creek Revisited, an update on the
flood and its consequences. On the 30th anniversary of this tragedy, we present
clips from these films as well as background information, study questions and
resources.
"Wallins
Spirit" - Flooding pictures and reflections by students of Wallins
Elementary School. Click on "Flood Project" link, or stay awhile to
enjoy the scenery and music. (fast connection recommended) (02/10)
March 2002 Flooding Emergency
Severe flooding hit parts of eastern Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee
this week. Over 500 homes were severely damaged or destroyed within
a few miles of Harlan, eastern Kentucky. Harlan is home of MCC's
SWAP (Sharing With Appalachian People) program and SWAP Co-Directors
Randy and Diane Coblentz. MCC is monitoring the latest developments
and planning a response.
Click on a link to the left to learn more. Please check back as
information is updated weekly.
Flooding Pictures
March 18, 2002 flooding in eastern Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia
created a state of emergency. It's difficult to imagine the damage
caused in just a few minutes by large flood waters. These
gallery photos (click here) help to give an idea.
MCC Appalachia Office
P.O. Box 460, 59A Main St. Whiteburg, KY 41858
Tel: 606.633.5065; e-mail: appalach@mcc.org
