Phyllis Bush (left) speaks with Red Crosser Misty Thomas
Phyllis and her husband were rescued twice by boats within a few hours from the Breathitt County area as flood waters rose and forced the couple from their home. Phyllis said her husband was sitting in the vehicle keeping an eye on water levels when he dozed off briefly and awoke to water levels unsafe to drive through.
Phyllis said they were standing in their home in knee deep water when they were rescued by boat. They were transported to an intersection where her son-in-law and daughter picked them up to have them stay at their home; however, a second boat rescue occurred a few hours later when flood waters rose quickly, forcing the entire family from their daughter’s home.
The boat rescue squads transported them to a bus headed to the Wolfe County High School Red Cross Shelter. Phyllis said, “…we checked in with Red Cross and from there we’ve just been cared for like babies, every little bit, The [Red Cross] come by and check on us.” The Red Cross provided Phyllis and her family shelter and food, as well as helped replace some healthcare items which were left behind when they had to evacuate.
If you were impacted by recent flash flooding and need Red Cross assistance, please call 1-800 RED CROSS.
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