LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky is setting up emergency housing after at least 18 people died in storms that swept through the Midwest and South May 16.
Gov. Andy Beshear said 17 people were killed in Laurel County and one person died in Pulaski County. There are also 10 people from Laurel County who sustained critical injuries.
The National Weather Service confirmed a preliminary EF2, possibly low end EF3 tornado hit near the Russell County and Pulaski County border.
Beshear said the state is securing emergency housing options and also looking into sites for intermediate housing.
"Survey teams will be on the ground tomorrow to collect all information needed for Kentucky to apply for federal assistance," Beshear said. "Debris removal plans are also moving forward."
Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund will contact families of those who died to cover funeral expenses. To donate, click here.
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