Clean up efforts after the summer’s deadly flooding is beginning to wrap up in eastern Kentucky. More than 363,000 tons of debris have been removed from the area. The deadline for state right of way collection is approaching.
During his Team Kentucky briefing, Governor Beshear had a message for residents still dealing with debris from the floods.
“To move it to the state or county right of way where they live or drop it off at a designated community drop off site by November first. So there are a couple weeks that are left. People need to get the eligible debris that can be removed to the right of way or to the community drop off site by November first.”
Beshear said there are some strict guidelines on what can be picked up in those spots. However, he said, there are other options.
“Demolition materials, commercial property debris, and private property debris is not eligible for right of way collection. There are cases where it can be collected by FEMA with approval. Residents with debris falling into one of those categories are encouraged to contact their county fiscal court to seek assistance.”
The governor said while the right of way debris removal is wrapping up, stream and waterway debris removal will continue.
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