Despite dangers, deep roots make Appalachia hard to leave

Paul Francis describes how flood waters damaged his property in Garrett, Ky., Saturday, July 30, 2022. Francis was born in the home 73 years ago but his wife wants to leave the area because of the flooding. The tiny town of Garrett was completely under water when floodwaters struck eastern Kentucky last week. (AP Photo/Dylan Lovan)

Despite dangers, deep roots make Appalachia hard to leave