Two years ago, Eastern Kentucky was just starting to grasp the amount of devastation from historic flooding.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear toured the area Friday to see the progress of the recovery efforts.
While in Knott County, the Governor announced the state has purchased more than 100 acres for the Chestnut Ridge high-ground community in Knott County that will provide 150 homes for families affected by the floods.
The Governor said that FEMA has approved individual assistance for 8,775 survivors, totaling more than $110.5 million under the Individual and Households Program.
There have been 138 bridges either repaired or replaced.
A total of $297 million has been secured in federal disaster recovery funds to help areas rebuild.