UK responding to Kentucky floods, collecting donations for victims
CHS Contributor
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2025) — The recent flooding in Kentucky has devastated parts of our Commonwealth, impacting many members of our community. The University of Kentucky activated its Emergency Operations Center on Sunday, Feb. 16, and is responding to the needs of our students, employees, clinics and partners across the state.
Many units from across campus have already come together to deliver water and supplies to Eastern Kentucky. We continue to monitor impacts across the state and are providing support and resources for our students, faculty and staff who have been impacted.
UK’s Office for Student Success has reached out to students from impacted counties with support resources. Students can also request support at http://go.uky.edu/StudentHelp.
With recovery efforts underway, we need your help. UK is accepting monetary donations and supplies for our campus community members and Kentuckians most in need.
Support students, employees and Kentucky communities:
Visit https://go.uky.edu/FloodRelief to donate to students, employees and Kentucky communities.
Donate supplies:
Essential supplies are needed to support relief efforts. In-kind donations can be dropped off at designated locations.
Needed Items:
- Non-perishable foods
- Paper goods (toilet paper, paper towels)
- Cleaning supplies
- Bottled water
Drop-Off Locations:
Beginning Feb. 18
- Gatton Student Center
- Student Government Association office on the first floor, 160 Avenue of Champions, Lexington, Ky. 40508
- Chandler Hospital
- Pavilion A Information Desk, 1000 S Limestone, Lexington, Ky. 40508
On Feb. 19
- UK Athletics, UK Police and Facilities Management are partnering to accept donations outside of Rupp Arena before Wednesday’s UK Men’s Basketball game from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Corporate Donations:
For large-scale or corporate donations, please coordinate a drop-off time by calling 859-257-9850.
As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves on being a catalyst for breakthroughs and a force for healing, a place where ingenuity unfolds. It's all made possible by our people — visionaries, disruptors and pioneers — who make up 200 academic programs, a $476.5 million research and development enterprise and a world-class medical center, all on one campus.