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Eastern Kentucky Floods Four Years Later | Lexington News
Four years after catastrophic flooding in eastern Kentucky claimed over forty lives and shattered communities, survivors still wrestle with trauma and loss. First responders were thrown into chaos as communication systems collapsed, leaving them stranded and unsure of the scale of devastation. In Breathitt County alone, eleven perished, and many more were displaced — including Vanessa Baker, still missing. Now, resilience is rising: the Highland Avenue Restoration Project moves families to safer ground, while ecotourism fuels economic revival. A new monument in Jackson honors the fallen, but…
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