FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky River water levels are going down after near-record flooding. In Frankfort, some residents can access their homes for the first time in nearly a week.

Floodwaters are receding in Frankfort, leaving Second Street covered in mud. Elizabeth Trebelhorn was clearing out a neighbor’s home Wednesday morning, helping him rip out flooring.

“He just put down this flooring eight months ago. They bought this house; he started to renovate it,” Treblehorn said.

Trebelhorn and her husband don’t live on Second Street, but felt compelled to help their neighbors after being affected by floods themselves in the past.

“When this happens, you just want to get what you can and cleanup and start the process, so that’s what we’re doing for families who are ready to do that,” Trebelhorn said.

Across the street, it’s a similar story. Justin Rome has lived on Second Street for just under two years. His home was also a remodel but is now destroyed.

“I knew this risk I was taking moving down here, but I didn’t think I’d have to deal with something like this, maybe just a few inches at the worst,” Rome said.

Rome said 48 inches of water flooded his home, covering the custom-made countertops. He got out what he could and was hoping to salvage anything he didn’t take with him.

“I kind of was drawn here because of the park where my kids play at; lots of neighbors around, great school down the road, but we’ll see if we stay or what happens after this,” Rome said.

It’s a city coming together; firefighters, friends or complete strangers lending a hand and building back their hometown.

“Whether we know them or not, we love them, we want them to stay here and we want to get them whatever help we can,” Trebelhorn said.

Crews with Red Cross, FEMA and other organizations were also in town doing damage assessments.

The Kentucky River remains in the flood stage, but is projected to be back to normal levels on Thursday, April 10, in the afternoon.