AmeriCorps NCCC Class 28B Yearbook

A J O U R N E Y O F T I D E 4 T H R O U G H
EASTERN
KENTUCKY
B y A n a G o n z a l e z
As Tide 4 made their
way up north, they saw the
landscape change.
Eventually, they reached
the beautiful Appalachian
Mountains. Surrounded by
lush green trees was the
County Line Community
Church, which is where
Tide 4 was stationed.
From the moment they met
the volunteers from All
Hands All Hearts, they
knew it was the start of a
great partnership.
Tide 4 was called on to
muck and gut homes that
had been affected by
flooding due to severe
thunderstorms during July
2022. As the first team that
was deployed to disaster
during the year, they got
the chance to set an
example for other teams.
The team was able to
meet many homeowners
and learn about the
resilience of the
community.
After completing mucking
and gutting, the team
members assisted with
mold sanitation. It was the
last step before families
could move back into their
homes and start the
reconstruction process. In
total, Tide 4 mucked and
gutted 31 homes and
sanitized 21 homes.
During their free time,
the team took in the views
of the Red River Gorge
and strolled through
downtown Hazard,
exploring some of the local
shops selling coffee, books
and souvenirs illustrating
the strong community in
Eastern Kentucky.