Hopkinsville flood resources: How to get help, clean-up efforts, donations, and more

Everything Hopkinsville residents need to know about where to find help, how to give support, and who to contact for flood relief.

HOPKINSVILLE, KY – As water continues to recede in Hopkinsville and Christian County, the community has shifted from emergency response into full recovery mode. As recovery efforts continue, it is critical that all residents know:

Where to find help
How to give support
And who to contact

Christian County Emergency Management is the central hub for coordinating all recovery efforts. They
are actively managing available resources and connecting citizens in need.

If you are offering help

If your organization is donating supplies, volunteering, or providing any type of recovery assistance
aside from monetary donations, please notify Christian County Emergency Management at
270-887-6253 so they can add your information to the county’s comprehensive resource list. This
ensures no effort goes unrecognized and resources are distributed efficiently.

If you need help

If you or someone you know has been impacted by the flooding and needs assistance—whether for
food, shelter, or supplies—please call Christian County Emergency Management at
270-887-6253. Veterans should also identify themselves when calling, as additional support may be
available through veteran-specific donations.

Shelter update

The American Red Cross is operating an emergency shelter at St. John Methodist Church, located at
2808 S. Virginia Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. Displaced residents may go directly to the church
for assistance and temporary shelter.

Monetary donations

All financial contributions should be made payable to the Christian County Long-Term Recovery
Group and can be mailed or delivered to 216 West Seventh Street, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

These funds will directly support long-term recovery efforts for flood-affected families.

Property damage reporting

If your home or property suffered damage during the storm, please document the damage and submit it
using the online form at www.hoptown.org/propertydamage

Photos and detailed descriptions are essential to ensuring proper recovery support.

Clean-up and debris removal

The City of Hopkinsville continues storm debris clean-up efforts. Solid Waste crews are making
rounds throughout affected areas.

Residents are asked to separate debris into three piles at the curb:
Household Items –furniture, mattresses, etc.
Appliances – Refrigerators, stoves, freezers, etc.
Construction Debris – wood, carpet, sheetrock, insulation, etc.

Hopkinsville Solid Waste has received a few questions about whether residents can take storm debris directly to the landfill. FEMA will be covering the cost of Hopkinsville’s cleanup, and in order to receive reimbursement, they must carefully track waste volumes. That means all storm debris must be collected using our city’s knuckle boom or roll-off trucks, which allow them to properly document and report to FEMA.

Road Closures and Safety Reminders

Several roadways remain closed due to flooding or damage. Please do not attempt to drive around
barricades as they are in place for your safety.

Closed Roads:

Hurst Drive (Eastern portion)
Cardinal Drive
S. Cavalcade Circle at Secretariat

High Water – Use Caution:

Secretariat Drive (passable with caution)

Additional resources

Kentucky Office of Emergency Management Business Support Hotline: The Kentucky Office of Emergency Management has a hotline to support businesses impacted
by storms. Call (502) 607-6811 or email kybusinesseoc@ky-em.org.
Kentucky Disaster Recovery Program: Click here to learn more.
Team Kentucky | Disaster Relief Sales and Use Tax Refund: The Kentucky Department of Revenue Division of Sales and Use Tax’s Disaster Relief Sales and Use Tax Refund program allows those who were affected by natural disasters to apply for a refund of sales tax on building materials to repair or replace their home or business that was damaged in the disaster. It also covers the sales tax on mobile home purchase. KRS 139.519 allows the affected homeowner/business owner to apply for a refund of up to $6,000 per building affected. Click here to learn more.
These KDA Industry Members can assist with flood clean up.
- EcoTech USA: We offer services in remediating flood damages using specific equipment such as Vac Trucks, Water Pumps, Dehumidifiers, Jet Rodding to rid the mud and debris that will be left in the drainage pipes, Roll off box services, etc. We specialize in these kind of environmental problems and would love to be an asset to any of our fellow KDA members. Andrew Moore amoore@ecotechusa.net (606) 813-1883 ecotechusa.net
- PECCO: Founded in 1991, PECCO is proud to be one of the region’s largest Environmental Contracting companies. Having our primary location in Central, KY, our team can quickly respond to environmental needs throughout Kentucky and neighboring states. To best serve our customers, we pull together a strategic and logistical plan to have a quick response time. With a 24/7 on-call service, PECCO, INC. has become a turnkey business with the skills, manpower, and equipment to serve our customers no matter the job. Chase Noakes cnoakes@peccoinc.com C:859-361-5842 O:859-887-5508 peccoinc.com
- Kentucky Chamber Storm Relief List: The Kentucky Chamber has compiled a list of resources and donation centers. Click here to learn more.

Please stay alert, follow local updates, and above all—keep your safety a priority.
For more information or to offer assistance, call Christian County Emergency Management at
(270) 887-6253.