Photo courtesy of Brandon Butcher, WSAZ.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

DONATE EMERGENCY SUPPLIES. ARH is accepting donations of essential cleanup and recovery items, including non-perishable food and water, baby care products, personal hygiene supplies, and new coats, hats and gloves of all sizes.  A full list of needed supplies can be found at www.arh.org/floods.

As was seen during ARH’s July 2022 flood relief efforts for Eastern Kentucky, these items will be collected in designated sites in Lexington, Hazard, and Prestonsburg and transported to ARH relief centers in Hazard and Prestonsburg, where these supplies will be distributed to those impacted by the flooding.  ARH is currently working on a plan for distributing supplies to those impacted in our West Virginia service areas.

DROP-OFF LOCATION & HOURS:

ARH SYSTEM CENTER – LEXINGTON

2260 Executive Drive, Lexington, KY

Monday – Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ARH DISASTER RELIEF CENTER (FORMER JC PENNEY BUILDING)

278 Black Gold Blvd, Hazard, KY
Monday – Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FORMER HIGHLANDS ARH CANCER CENTER BUILDING (HIGHLANDS ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUS)

5000 KY Route 321, Prestonsburg, KY

Monday – Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MAKE A MONETARY DONATION. Financial contributions to the ARH Foundation Relief Fund will help provide shelter, food, medical care, and long-term assistance to those affected by the disaster. Every dollar donated will go directly to flood relief efforts.

Donate Online: Easily donate at the ARH Foundation Donation Site.

FLOOD RELIEF DISTRIBUTION CENTERS

As supplies are available, flood-affected community members can access relief supplies at the following locations:

IN KENTUCKY:

ARH SYSTEM CENTER – LEXINGTON

278 Black Gold Blvd, Hazard, KY

FORMER HIGHLANDS ARH CANCER CENTER BUILDING (HIGHLANDS ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CAMPUS)

5000 KY Route 321, Prestonsburg, KY     

IN WEST VIRGINIA:

A distribution process and location for those impacted by flooding in southern West Virginia is in the works. Check the www.arh.org/floods website for updates.

“Our hearts are with the families and communities impacted by this catastrophic flooding,” said ARH President and CEO Hollie Harris. “Following the devastation of the 2022 flooding, we had hoped our communities would never have to experience this kind of loss again. But we are here, and we are ready to help ease the burden they are facing. As a healthcare system deeply rooted in Eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia, we are committed to providing immediate relief and long-term support to help our neighbors rebuild their lives.”

For more information on how to contribute or to get assistance, visit www.arh.org/floods.

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), is a not-for-profit health system operating 14 hospitals in Barbourville, Hazard, Harlan, Hyden, Martin, McDowell, Middlesboro, Paintsville, Prestonsburg, West Liberty, Whitesburg, and South Williamson in Kentucky and Beckley and Hinton in West Virginia, as well as multi-specialty physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail pharmacies and medical spas. ARH employs approximately 6,400 people with an annual payroll and benefits of $474 million generated into our local economies. ARH also has a network of more than 1,300 providers on staff across its multi-state system. ARH is the largest provider of care and the single largst employer in southeastern Kentucky, and the third-largest private employer in southern West Virginia