Senator Rand Paul made a visit in Whitesburg Tuesday where he spoke with volunteers about what help they still need and what the government can do.

Paul said he is impressed by all of the help he's seen so far.

"We just came from a church that's been housing 60 people a night," said Paul. "There are a lot of good things. I first met Mercy Chefs in Mayfield. It's an amazing charity, and they're doing it out of the goodness of their hearts."

Many parts of Eastern Kentucky were destroyed after torrential downpours caused flooding in the area, and community members continue to deal with the aftermath.

One woman said she is happy leaders in Washington are giving Kentucky the representation they need.

"We have a lot of economic problems and then this tot op it off," said Ann Reynolds. "I think the government needs to be aware places like these beautiful mountains exist."

James Elswick told News 5 he is also calling on the government for help.

"We got too much going on," said Elswick. "There are people who got hurt a lot worse than I did. I can live in mine - they can't live in theirs."

Paul said he is working with local government leaders in Kentucky to help develop a plan to help.

He also said he is happy to see the community come together despite politics.

"It just shows that Americans are good people. Kentuckians are good people," said Paul. "I know we have a lot of debates over politics, but it doesn't always have to be about politics."

Senator Mitch McConnell also visited the area and plans to return on Wednesday.