Wolfe County Residents Find Red Cross Assistance after Flooding

Yolanda Haynes and her boyfriend have been through a tragic time in the past few weeks. They were in a car accident while in Alabama. Once they made it home, the floods hit eastern Kentucky. “It’s devastating. The water went up to the ceiling and over our roof,” said Yolanda.

The couple sought refuge at the Wolfe County High School Red Cross shelter. “It’s been pretty good staying here. The Red Cross replaced my diabetic insulin and pills. I appreciate that,” said Yolanda. She commented on the impact the storm had on the area. “I’ve seen hurricanes roll through but never experienced flooding like this.”

Yolanda expressed that she knows she will be heartbroken when it’s time to go back and see the damage. “The trailer is off the base and the kitchen is on the ground. The rest of the house is twisted. Nobody could ever live there again. As far as we know, we are unable to save anything.” Yolanda was reserved and questioned whether her story was important to share, but we let her know this will inspire others to not give up. “I’m just grateful for what I do have.”

These stories are incredibly hard to share, and our hearts go out to the individuals impacted by the floods. We have Disaster Mental Health (DMH) teams ready to provide professional counseling to anyone affected. If you need to contact a DMH worker, call 1-800-RED-CROSS.