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Tag: flooding

Posted inEnvironment

West Virginia, Kentucky officials repeatedly ignored plans to prepare for catastrophic floods. Residents are paying the price

Avatar photo by Alexa Beyer September 6th, 2022September 12th, 2022

Climate change is making flooding more frequent and destructive in Appalachia. State officials put off flood mitigation for so long that they’re now stuck in a cycle of responding to the damage instead of protecting residents from the next one.

Posted inOhio Valley ReSource

Legal advocates applaud FEMA changes in Kentucky, but say transparency needed

by Justin Hicks, Ohio Valley ReSource August 19th, 2022August 18th, 2022
Posted inOhio Valley ReSource

In the epicenter of Kentucky flooding, communities wonder when help is coming

Mountain State Spotlight Favicon by Katie Myers, Ohio Valley ReSource August 6th, 2022August 5th, 2022

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