LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Update Feb. 15 8:15 p.m.:
The Letcher Manor Nursing Home has posted an update on social media. Because of the rising flood waters they have decided to temporarily relocate all of the residents to a local high school.
In the post, they say that they are reaching out to every family as they arrange transportation for their loved ones.
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According to The Mountain Eagle, the Letcher Manor Nursing Home is preparing for the possibility of evacuation as water continues to rise.
"Letcher County EM Director Paul Miles said officials marked a point after the last flood at which evacuations will be made and are watching that mark closely," the publication said. "Staging has already begun in the parking lot in case evacuations become necessary."
They report that the United States Geological Survey river gauge in the city of Whitesburg was measuring at 11.4 feet at 4:15 p.m., over a foot above flood stage.
"Emergency Management has not begun any evacuations but has urged residents not to wait until water is at their homes," The Mountain Eagle said.
Residents are encouraged to move to higher ground immediately when water begins to rise.
