Beshear recognizes Kentucky communities recovering following recent storms

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky., (KBSI)- Governor Andy Beshear named everyone who helped Kentucky communities recover following recent storms and tornadoes as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Stars.

The Governor provided an update on the state’s ongoing response to severe weather that swept through the commonwealth Monday and Tuesday.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed 11 tornadoes in Anderson, Bourbon, Boyd (two tornadoes), Clark, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Mason, McCracken and Nelson counties.

There are currently 3,575 power outages, down from over 32,700.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has not reported additional blocked roads since yesterday.

Most KYTC crews have resumed normal operations.

People with questions about how to proceed with their insurance company after a disaster can find resources online or they can call the Department of Insurance at 502-564-3630.

Counties are starting the Federal Individual Assistance and Public Assistance Damage Assessments.

Those who have experienced storm damage should take photographs before cleaning up and report the damages to local county emergency management officials.