WAYLAND, Ky. (WMDJ) - Gov. Andy Beshear joined Appalachia Service Project (ASP) in Wayland on Friday to celebrate new homes and new beginnings for 11 families of flood survivors and announced that more homes are on the way.
Just eight months after the Governor announced development of this high-ground site on land formerly owned by the Wayland Volunteer Fire Department, families are moving into new, resilient homes. The homes on the four-acre site in Floyd County were built in partnership with ASP. Partial funding for the homes came from generous donation made to the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund with each home receiving $100,000 from the fund.
“We are celebrating another significant milestone in our commitment to rebuild every home and every life after floods devastated some of our Eastern Kentucky communities,” said?Gov. Beshear. “From the moment flood waters started rising, it’s been neighbors helping neighbors and everyone living out their faith and values, with a shared goal of making our new Kentucky home better and stronger.”
The Wayland community is one of seven high-ground sites that, together, will bring over 500 new homes to four counties impacted by the 2022 flooding. At the event in Wayland, Gov. Beshear announced that more homes are on the way.
“Team Kentucky and ASP are not done helping flood survivors. Today, we can announce that more homes are coming to a second phase on this site. This will more than double the number of families with a new home and a new start at this high-ground site here in Wayland,” said Gov. Beshear.
“We are celebrating real and lasting change for these families who are moving into new, energy-efficient, well-built homes outside of the flood plain – homes that are built just like our people, strong and resilient. I am grateful for the support of the Governor, ASP, volunteers and local partners for their commitment to the people of Wayland and their vision to keep building,” said Wayland Mayor Jerry Fultz.
Floyd County Judge/Executive Robbie Williams said, “We are quickly approaching the second anniversary of the flooding that devastated our county and region. The strength and resiliency of our people has been on full display during this time of recovery, and that is what makes Floyd County so special – her people. Today’s celebration is a wonderful expression of compassion and willingness to improve the lives of those so deeply affected on July 28, 2022. I want to thank the Governor, Appalachia Service Project and the Foundation of Appalachia Kentucky’s affiliate, the Floyd County Community Foundation, for their hard work to help our people continue to call Floyd County home.”
