Mayfield, KY Disaster Recovery & Rebuild

Appalachia Service Project commits to building houses for families in Mayfield, KY in response to flood damage

On December 10, 2021, in just under 3 hours, winds reached up to 190mph in an EF4 tornado that decimated a 165 miles path through eleven counties in Western Kentucky, causing 57 fatalities. The National Weather Service reports more than 4000 structures were damaged or destroyed, including 3,778 residences – the majority of which belonged to low-income, underinsured households.

In the past 2 years since the devastation, inspired folks and partners have responded in amazing way towards cleanup and the rebuilding of communities like Graves County. However, there is still work to be done to meet survivors needs. Local, state and national partners have asked Appalachia Service Project to build quality, energy-efficient replacement homes for homeowners still in need.

 

Rebuilding continues — so please check back here for periodic updates.

Recovery in Mayfield, KY

Since 2012, Appalachia Service Project (ASP) has responded to disasters throughout Central Appalachia by repairing and replacing affected homes. When fires or floods damage the homes of our neighbors, the ASP community along with other nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies act to restore warm, safe, and dry homes to Appalachian families.

Past responses include:

  • Dry Creek Flooding: Tennessee, 2012
  • Rainelle Flooding: Greenbrier County and surrounding communities, West Virginia, 2016
  • Gatlinburg Wild Fires: Sevier County, Tennessee, 2016

Applying for Assistance

Currently, the organization TWKUMC Disaster Recovery Connection is handling all the case management for people affected by the tornado. If you do not currently have a case manager and are in search of assistance, please visit recovermayfieldgraves.com/case-management-contact/. For now, ASP is working for families based on referrals within the Mayfield Graves Long Term Recovery Group case management and other trusted referral partners.

Media Inquiries

Please reach out to ASP for any media inquiries by emailing us at DisasterRecovery@asphome.org or calling us at (423) 854-4427.

Who is ASP?

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ASP volunteers provide high quality home repair for Appalachian families

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New Build

Help ASP build new homes for families year-round.

Helping Hands

Serve as an individual and use your construction expertise to accomplish skilled repair projects.

Year-Round Mission Trips

Serve with ASP in our repair program from September through April.

New Build

Help ASP build new homes for families year-round.

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Helping Hands

Serve as an individual and use your construction expertise to accomplish skilled repair projects.

Learn More

Year-Round Mission Trips

Serve with ASP in our repair program from September through April.

Learn More