MOREHEAD — To assist Morehead State University students from counties the governor has identified as major disaster areas eligible for federal aid, MSU is offering early check-in. Any student planning to live in MSU residential housing this fall semester may contact MSU’s Office of Student Housing and request early check-in if they need a place to stay. Check-in started Sunday, Aug. 7.

This applies to MSU students from Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Johnson, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe counties.

Call 606-783-2060 or email housing@moreheadstate.edu for assistance.

“We want to do everything we can to support our students during this time. Providing them a place to reside early could be a benefit to some,” said MSU President Dr. Jay Morgan.

Morehead State collected supplies through Friday to send to Alice Lloyd College, Big Sandy Community and Technical College, and Hazard Community and Technical Colleges. Items include bottled water, canned food, cleaning supplies, diapers, linens, personal hygiene products, socks, towels, trash bags, T-shirts, underwear and work gloves.

MSU Dining Services also held a donation drive Aug. 1-10 and collected blankets, hygiene products, pillowcases, sheets, towels, sheets and school supplies.

Kentucky’s Governor Andy Beshear established the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund. Visit TeamEKyFloodReliefFund.ky.gov to donate.

MSU will continue to support students and families in Eastern Kentucky and partner with community organizations for assistance. Emergency resources are available to students via the MSU Foundation, thanks to the generous support of alumni and friends. The NEST Fund — Needs for Eagle Support in Trying Times — supports student emergency needs, including food support, school supplies, transportation costs and more. If you know of an MSU student who could benefit from these programs, visit moreheadstate.edu/student-affairs/eagle-essentials.