In the wake of deadly Friday night storms that left the Laurel County community to pick up the pieces, officials have listed the items that storm victims need most. Community members in the county and surrounding areas have rallied to help their neighbors in need.

Did alerts go out? What type of alerts did people receive? National Weather Service and others have said the Jackson office was staffed Friday night despite staffing shortages.

Multiple fatalities have been confirmed in Laurel County, Kentucky following a reported tornado. Saturday morning, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that nine people died and others had numerous severe injuries after the reported tornado.

A reported tornado claimed lives in Laurel County, causing destruction and displacing many. Shelters are open and efforts are underway to help those affected.

Major Leslie Leatherman, a 39-year veteran of the Laurel County Fire Department, was tragically killed while responding to a fire alarm when the tornado touched down.

Several parts of the state were struck by the tornado early Saturday morning, leaving significant damage across the area.

Gov. Andy Beshear says the death toll is expected to rise as more information comes in following storms that struck Kentucky.