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Eastern Kentucky University offers relief for tornado victims

The EF4 tornado that tore through Laurel, Pulaski and Russell counties killed at least 19 people while causing significant property damage.

Southeastern Kentucky tornado ruled EF-4 by NWS

The tornado that hit Pulaski, Laurel and Russell counties late Friday was an EF-4, with winds of 170 miles per hour, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.

Tornado rated EF-4 as crews continue recovery efforts

LONDON — Cleanup crews on Wednesday continued to dig out from the tornado that killed 19 and left a wake of destruction Friday night through parts of London and Laurel County.

Kentucky firefighters assist tornado clean up efforts | News Channel 3-12

By Fletcher Keel Click here for updates on this story     LAUREL COUNTY, Kentucky (WLWT) — People from all over are stepping up to help storm victims after an EF4 tornado touched down in southeast Kentucky. That includes a dozen firefighters who are a part of the Northern Kentucky Technical Rescue Team. The group is always on call when Kentucky is hit with major natural disasters. “Trying to make sure that all their loved ones are accounted for,…

Kentucky State Patrol provides security and support in wake of recent storms

Kentucky State Police troopers remain on the ground in storm-impacted areas across the state following recent severe weather, providing around-the-clock securit

Trees uprooted during storm at Cedar Hill Cemetery, causing extensive damage

On Friday, May 16, extensive storm and tornado damage could be seen throughout Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia. 28 people have died as a result.