Phil Pendleton

1 week ago | wkyt.com | Phil Pendleton

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Some tornado survivors in southern Kentucky have a new temporary home. FEMA has arrived with travel trailers at a park in London. It’s a welcome sight for people who still don’t know where they are going to live after their homes were destroyed. They have many questions after so much loss. “As you can see, we lost everything. But we are very grateful to be here,” said Getson Roberts, looking over what used to be an apartment complex, now a debris pile.

1 week ago | wymt.com | Phil Pendleton |Anthony Sizemore

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - People impacted by the recent tornado may need more than just help for their physical needs. Professionals say mental health is also an important focus. A lot of help has been offered following the natural disaster, with the brunt of that centered around physical needs. But. according to doctors, survivors need to talk with someone and avoid isolating.

1 week ago | wkyt.com | Phil Pendleton

LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) - The aftermath of the tornado can lead to a lot of issues, and people need to pay attention to some mental health warning signs. Officials in Laurel County say there’s been at least one suicide tied to the tornado. The biggest issue right now is best described as PTSD, and it’s impacting both adults and children. A doctor at CHI St. Joseph in London says the most important thing is that people need to seek help, and it’s available in numerous ways.

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Phil Pendleton

LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) -It was a solemn day for many in southern Kentucky. Hundreds turned out for the service for a firefighter in Laurel County. Major Leslie “Les” Leatherman passed away while he was shielding his wife from debris during the deadly tornado on May 16. PREVIOUSLeslie Leatherman was a major for the Laurel County Fire Department, and quite literally his final act was running toward, not away from the danger. “He was the calm in the storm,” said Deputy Chief Terry Wattenbarger.

1 week ago | wkyt.com | Phil Pendleton

LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) -It was a solemn day for many in southern Kentucky. Hundreds turned out for the service for a firefighter in Laurel County. Major Leslie “Les” Leatherman passed away while he was shielding his wife from debris during the deadly tornado on May 16. PREVIOUSLeslie Leatherman was a major for the Laurel County Fire Department, and quite literally his final act was running toward, not away from the danger. “He was the calm in the storm,” said Deputy Chief Terry Wattenbarger.