Roanoke man lends a hand in flood-stricken eastern Kentucky

NEON, Ky. (WDBJ) – If you happen to’ve visited a haunted home within the Roanoke valley, likelihood is you’ve encountered Billy Glen Nauert.

He’s ‘Beetlejuice’ to a lot of his associates right here in western Virginia, and now to some new associates in japanese Kentucky.

After flooding hit japanese Kentucky in July, Nauert researched the areas that have been hardest hit. He discovered Neon, which is simply three and a half hours from the Roanoke Valley.

He has spent shut to 3 weeks there, shoveling mud, hauling trash and serving to out any method he can.

“I’d consider the stuff in my home I’d not need to lose, and but, it’s damaged and muddy and broken in order that they have to simply throw it within the trash. And it’s heartbreaking seeing these individuals after they have to select that stuff up and throw it within the dumpster.”

Nauert stated the go to has restored his religion in humanity.

“When all this different stuff is happening, and also you suppose that no one actually cares for anyone any extra, no one’s phrases or values are good any extra, they’re,” Nauert stated. “There are nonetheless lots of people on the market that love one another, will assist one another at any time of want or not. And I wanted that in my life.”

Nauert stated he can see some enchancment within the final three weeks, however restoration is gradual.

He stated the individuals in Neon are starting to maneuver from the cleanup stage to rebuilding.

And he encourages everybody to contemplate a present to the Japanese Kentucky Flood Aid Fund.

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