FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has announced Team Kentucky is sending over $118.2 million to six counties to purchase properties from willing and voluntary Kentuckians in flood-prone areas.

According to a release by the governor’s office Wednesday, officials estimate the funds will benefit more than 600 homeowners and help them to relocate to a safer home out of a floodplain.

Officials say Floyd, Knott, Letcher, McLean, Perry and Pike counties are receiving funding. This follows the floods that occurred earlier this year, which impacted all six counties.

“Nobody should have to stay in a flood-prone area simply because it’s too expensive to move,” Beshear said. “These buyouts will put money in the pockets of Kentuckians, keep our people safe and help our counties save money in the pr

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