Recovery efforts continue in London, Kentucky
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Kentucky, Laurel County
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A violent storm system that included at least one unconfirmed tornado ripped across Kentucky, destroying homes, businesses and at least one church. 18 are confirmed dead as of Saturday afternoon.
The National Weather Service has finished its survey of the deadly tornado that ripped through southeastern Kentucky last week.
Tornadoes that swept through Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia killed more than two dozen people, destroyed homes and left thousands without power as residents began clearing widespread storm damage.
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Chef Mike Stansbury brings his culinary skills to London, Ky., offering free meals and a warm heart to help first responders and families affected by the tornado.
Additionally, there was no evidence that tornado sirens in the area had been deactivated by the Trump administration's budget cuts — if there was, the people affected by the storm certainly would have noted that fact in interviews.
CHI St. Joseph London saw a quick surge of people needing help in the moments after the tornado touched down in Laurel County.
Forecasters warned Monday that more tornados and storms were possible in the central U.S. as people from Texas to Kentucky cleaned up from severe weather that has killed more than two dozen people in four days.
Recent tornadoes have claimed the lives of at least 28 people. In response, Operation Blessing and Mercy Chefs deployed teams to the hardest-hit area of London, Kentucky.