LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- It has been two years since deadly tornadoes hit western Kentucky.
Gov. Andy Beshear visited the area after the severe weather to help those who lost everything. Beshear shared a video of a woman from western Kentucky named Patsy who was surprised with a brand new home.
From Day One, Mayor O'Nan of Mayfield has shown up strong for her community.
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) December 9, 2023
I'm grateful for her courage through adversity, her partnership and how far we've come, together! pic.twitter.com/89S8hoGosQ
Beshear also visited Mayfield and Dawson Springs to hand over keys to 10 new homes for other tornado survivors. The Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund contributed $1 million to support these homes.
More than $21.6 million was committed from the fund to construct or repair 300 other homes.
The governor's office said to date 154 home-building projects have been completed, are under construction or have been approved to start construction.
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