Efforts are underway in eastern Kentucky to move some residential construction off low-lying riverbanks. Brent Handshoe is leading a new organization called Higher Ground Kentucky. He said the project involves Amish and Mennonite construction crews building homes for free.
“We’re just tired of mucking out homes and replacing drywall and carpeting and flooring. So, why do we want to keep repeating the same behavior over and over again. Let’s change it. Let’s make a different future for this place. If we can move homes off these creek banks, let’s do it,” said Handshoe.
