Laurel County, tornado
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Major Leslie Leatherman, a 39-year veteran of the Laurel County Fire Department, was tragically killed while responding to a fire alarm when the tornado touched down.
Did alerts go out? What type of alerts did people receive? National Weather Service and others have said the Jackson office was staffed Friday night despite staffing shortages.
From donating to a disaster relief fund to volunteering for debris cleanup, here's how you can help Kentucky residents impacted by tornado damages.
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Neighbors are still recovering from a tornado that hit parts of Laurel County, Kentucky. Just as quickly as the tornado tore through the county, people stepped up to help. Samantha Fox, who owns a Knoxville coffee shop,
He spent his life protecting the community and in the end, he did the same thing,” Kentucky fire chief says about Major Roger Leslie Leatherman, who was found atop his wife during Friday’s tornado.
A reported tornado claimed lives in Laurel County, causing destruction and displacing many. Shelters are open and efforts are underway to help those affected.
Warm meals and open hearts drive recovery in London, KY amid devastating tornado. Volunteers are working tirelessly to support and uplift displaced families.
Officials in Laurel County have issued a nightly curfew for the City of London and other areas of Laurel County.
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WAVE 3 News on MSNMetro area firefighter rescue teams assist Laurel County tornado victimsThe rescue team was activated in the middle of the night and deployed to Laurel County as quickly as they could.