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Woodford County Initiates Flood Buyout Program for Affected Homeowners

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jan 13
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What happened

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The Woodford County Fiscal Court is utilizing a $12 million Emergency Watershed Protection buyout program to assist homeowners affected by spring 2025 flooding. The county has made four formal offers, and 47 applications have been submitted for the program. Drew Chandler, the Woodford County Emergency Management Director, stated that these offers represent a major milestone for the community.

From wkyt.com

Why it matters

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The program allows homeowners to sell their property to the county, which would then demolish the homes to prevent future rebuilding in high-risk flood zones. This initiative addresses long-term liability issues related to severe flooding within the county.

From wkyt.com

Who's involved

  • Woodford CountyCounty running the Emergency Watershed Protection buyout program
  • ChandlerDirector of Woodford County Emergency Management

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Woodford CountySpeculative

    The county might reduce long-term liability costs associated with high-risk flood zones.

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The entities involved

  • Chandler

    city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

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  • Woodford County

    county in Kentucky, United States

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