Carter Jackson and his family had to act fast once the floods occurred in Breathitt County. “I remember waking up and the water had risen in my neighbor's backyard...I got scared, and 10 minutes later water was inside homes,” said Carter.
Knowing the situation was alarming, Carter went to check on the town. “They were fleeing people by the bus loads to get out. We had to walk two miles back to get our pets.” Carter’s dad and brother went back to assist with evacuations. At that point, the conditions were dangerous. “We helped disabled neighbors out of their homes,” said Carter.
Carter’s family returned to their home briefly to assess the damage and clean up. They shared their supply of water with neighbors. In the first several days the family didn’t have electricity, so they stayed with Carter’s grandmother in Lexington.
Carter learned the Red Cross Emergency Operations Center was being staged in Lexington and decided to help. He volunteered in the kitchen, offering food, snacks, and drinks to the Red Cross workers. We love seeing a friendly face and appreciate Carter’s kindness!
Learn more about volunteering with the Red Cross at redcross.org/volunteer.
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