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Kentucky, tornadoes and FEMA assistance

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.”

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How to help victims of deadly Kentucky tornado

It's been three days since a deadly tornado ripped through three Kentucky counties, leaving destruction in its wake, and many people need help.

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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.

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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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The Kentucky tornadoes spur mounting anxiety over Weather Service warning systems

Trump weakened understaffed National Weather Service offices. Some people in the storms' paths wonder if budget cuts ...

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911 calls detail moments after deadly tornado

London-Laurel County 911 has called in extra dispatchers from the Kentucky Telecommunicators Emergency Response Task Force to help take calls, so some of their dispatchers can take a much-needed break ...

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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 ...

Beshear says Kentucky death toll from May tornadoes remains at 19, 3 in critical condition

While Kentucky awaits a response regarding a request for individual disaster assistance, Beshear said the state's death toll from the May storms remained at 19.

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WHIO-TV Teams Up with Red Cross to help provide emergency aid to families affected by Ky. tornadoes

The American Red Cross is rushing critical emergency aid to families affected by the devastating tornadoes that have left a ...

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'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 ...

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