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Building Back Higher in Eastern Kentucky | Lexington News
Four years after catastrophic floods killed 45 and destroyed nearly 9,000 homes in Eastern Kentucky, Governor Beshear is delivering real change: handing over keys to 4 new homes, breaking ground on 30 more, and pledging $2.5 million for 25 additional homes in hardest-hit areas. This “high-ground initiative” moves survivors to safer, elevated land to prevent future disasters. Already, 7 communities across 4 counties are underway, aiming for 500+ new homes — a bold, long-term rebuild amid job losses and persistent poverty. This isn’t just rebuilding — it’s building back stronger, safer, and…
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