Appalachia Meets World Episode 71 - Appalachian Flood Relief and SBP with Claire Balsley

After the cameras have gone, the relief efforts are not forgotten.  In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with Claire Balsley the Director of Disaster Assistance Programs with SBP (originally "St. Bernard's Parish").  Claire talks about SBP's efforts in Eastern Kentucky after the disastrous flooding and how they are trying to dispel some of the misconceptions in order to shrink the time between disaster and recovery.  As someone who calls the whole world "home", she describes one of the most beautiful places (both landscape and people) she has ever been - hint, it starts with an "A" and ends in "ppalachia!"  Take a listen as she dives into the FEMA process and gives some invaluable advice to anyone going through the recovery process of a recent disaster - both individuals and organizations.  You might even hear what shocks Neil the most and what festival is being highlighted for Hispanic Heritage Month - during "festival season" in Appalachia!  Also, don't forget the #AppBiz of the week: Housing Development Alliance (HDA)!  

SBP: www.sbpusa.org

EKY Regional Recovery Acceleration Week (Oct 4th - Oct 7th): www.SBPUSA.org/eastern-kentucky-recovery-acceleration-week

Housing Development Alliance: www.hdahome.org 

Foundation for Appalachia Kentucky: www.appalachianky.org

Homes Inc.: www.homesincorporated.org

The World Chicken Festival: www.chickenfestival.com

Healing Appalachia: www.healingappalachia.org 

Many Mountains Fall Festival: www.appalachiancenter.as.uky.edu/many-mountains