Grants Announced to Assist in Letcher County Flood Recovery Efforts

Millions of dollars have been awarded in Letcher County to help with flood recovery. 

USDA Rural Development Director for the state of Kentucky announced Wednesday that $16.8 million in disaster grants will help Fleming-Neon repair and replace parts of its water system damaged by the 2022 floods.  

Fleming-Neon Mayor Ricky Burke told WYMT the funding is a much-needed step toward recovery after years of infrastructure challenges.