LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Volunteers from Kentucky are on the ground in Louisiana in response to Hurricane Ida and more help is on the way.
At Imperial Tattoos in Louisville, a collection of donated water, toiletries, food and other items was growing Monday.
"Just trying to get some water, supplies, things that will help people get through these hard times that they’re going through right now," said Sean Smallwood, the owner of the business.
The items would be going to Louisiana, where Nina Phelps said her Louisville-based disaster relief company Storm Ready Group was volunteering services.
Her crew brought supplies with them to Baton Rouge before the storm hit, she said.
"Tarps, water, nonperishable quick snacks that people can just get to replenish," she said. "We’re heading down to LaPlace right now and we’re going to start dispersing out water there."
Father Jim Sichko, a Papal Missionary of Mercy based in Lexington is also helping out.
"Our heart goes out to those most in need and so we collected items and we’ll be sending toiletries and various items of need that individuals will need at this present time," he told Spectrum News 1.
He said he and other missionaries who are together at a national meeting will be putting together care packages for the disaster area.