Gov. Andy Beshear Provides an Update on Kentucky Following Storms

Gov. Beshear updates on confirmed tornadoes and power outages.

(State of Kentucky) - Gov. Andy Beshear joined emergency response officials to provide an update on the state’s ongoing response.

Some updates on the impact from the weather involve: One weather-related fatality has been reported in Campbell County following a two-vehicle accident. The National Weather Service has confirmed EF-1 tornadoes in Anderson, Bourbon, Nelson, Jessamine counties and in Prospect across Jefferson and Oldham counties. Possible tornadoes are being evaluated in Boyd, Harlan, Shelby and Simpson counties.

The city of Catlettsburg has wastewater operating under emergency generator power. In Henry County, the main booster that feeds Eminence and New Castle that had lost power has been restored with no loss of water to customers.

Damage has been reported in more than 20 counties. Current power outages: 15,132.

Gov. Beshear reported that 14 members of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123^rd Civil Engineer Squadron helped clear roadways in Prospect earlier today. Working carefully to avoid fallen power lines with help from Louisville Gas & Electric and the Anchorage Fire Department, they removed several trees blocking access to about 100 homes. Airmen were on site just two hours after being notified. The debris was loaded onto trucks for removal, and road access was restored by 2 a.m. EDT.

It is advised that those who have experienced storm damage should take photographs before cleaning up and report the damages to the local county emergency management officials. People with questions about how to proceed with their insurance company after a disaster can find resources online at insurance.ky.gov or they can call the Department of Insurance at 502-564-3630.