PRESS RELEASE: Gov. Beshear Encourages Eastern Kentucky Flood Survivors To Apply for Housing Support
Office of the Governor
Interest form connects survivors with Fahe Disaster Resilience Team; Governor also visits Skyview high-ground site to view progress
HAZARD, Ky. (Jan. 3, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Eastern Kentucky flood survivors to apply for recovery housing support through a newly launched online form at HousingCantWait.Org.
Gov. Beshear was joined by local leaders and Fahe representatives at the Housing Development Alliance in Hazard to make the announcement. The Governor also viewed the progress being made at the Skyview community in Perry County, one of seven high-ground sites under development or completed for flood survivors to make their New Kentucky Home.
“We are committed to helping flood survivors find their New Kentucky Home, and now, through the launch of Fahe’s intake form, the process is much easier and more help is available,” said Gov. Beshear. “If you or someone you know was affected by the 2021 or 2022 floods, please visit this site and see if you are eligible for housing support. Together, we are making progress for our families in Eastern Kentucky.”
Flood survivors interested in receiving housing support can now visit HousingCantWait.org to complete the easy-to-use interest form, which collects basic information on each applicant and their needs. Once the provided information is reviewed, a Fahe Disaster Resilience Team member will reach out and help determine available options for individual housing needs. Fahe’s goal is to help every survivor in need, with support made available through the federal government’s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery grant program, as well as other funding sources.
“We are excited to support survivors in meeting their unique housing needs, whether at Skyview or other high-ground housing communities in Eastern Kentucky,” said Pam Johnson, senior vice president of partnerships and programs at Fahe. “Working hand in hand with Team Kentucky, the Department of Local Government and local governments, we are committed to creating new housing opportunities for our Eastern Kentucky neighbors. Join us in this effort by visiting HousingCantWait.org and filling out the interest form today. Together, we can build a brighter future.”