Kentucky Tornado Emergency Response

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Kentucky, FEMA and tornadoes

Want to help Kentucky residents impacted by deadly tornadoes? Here are ways to assist

From donating to a disaster relief fund to volunteering for debris cleanup, here's how you can help Kentucky residents impacted by tornado damages.

Lexington Herald-Leader on MSN · 16h

Five days after tornadoes hit, Kentucky survivors ask: Where’s FEMA?

Take the help that’s out there,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “Talk to our state-run programs. We are working as hard and fast as we can to get FEMA here.”

CBS News on MSN · 18h

FEMA responds to deadly Kentucky tornadoes amid layoffs, looming cuts

Kentucky residents impacted by deadly tornadoes will likely have to turn to a weakened Federal Emergency Management Agency to aid recovery.

WLKY on MSN17h

LIVE: Gov. Beshear giving update on Kentucky's response to deadly tornado outbreak

Gov. Andy Beshear is giving a live update on the impacts of the deadly May 16 tornado that hit Kentucky and the state's ...

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Did staffing cuts at weather service affect Kentucky’s tornado response?

Due to staffing shortages, the National Weather Service in Jackson no longer has overnight staff. But NWS and Kentucky Gov.

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Longtime Kentucky firefighter died in powerful storm while shielding his wife from danger

Kentucky firefighter Leslie Leatherman answered the call for help when a late-night tornado plowed through his Laurel County ...

AeroTime1d

Fresh US tornado warnings after storms kill 28 and devastate airport: video

There are more warnings of storms and tornadoes after the US was struck by severe weather that killed at least 28 people and ...

Scripps News on MSN3d

'Mass casualty event' declared following tornado in southeastern Kentucky

The National Weather Service confirms numerous unverified tornadoes in the region, prompting a response across Kentucky and ...

Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency in response to severe weather threat

Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Friday as a dangerous weather system began moving through Kentucky — prompting widespread concern over potential tornadoes, flooding, hail, and ...

WATE Knoxville on MSN4d

17 fatalities confirmed in Laurel County, Kentucky from reported tornado

Multiple fatalities have been confirmed in Laurel County, Kentucky following a reported tornado early Saturday morning.

FOX Weather on MSN2d

Recovery efforts underway in Kentucky, Missouri as tornado outbreak death toll continues to rise

Recovery operations are underway, and first responders are continuing their heroic efforts to search for survivors among the ...

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