Kentucky Tornado Relief Resources

NOTE: We are doing our best to keep this information as accurate as possible, however information provided may or may not be time sensitive. Please check with the organization you are needing assistance from.

Pulaski County

NOTICE: Hot Meal Deliveries for cleanup/recovery volunteers specifically on Hwy 27 must be facilitated with the United Way of South Central Kentucky – please call: 606-679-2974.

Emergency and Government Contacts

If you’re in an emergency situation, please call 9-1-1.

City of Somerset: City Information via Facebook

Pulaski County Government: County Information via Facebook

Pulaski County Emergency Management
Web: https://pulaskioem.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pulaskiem

Pulaski County Situation Table – Providing up-to-date info on local storm resources.

In collaboration with: Local EMS, 911, police, fire, sheriff, Alan Keck, and Marshall Todd

Pulaski County Office of Emergency Management: Report Damage, Outage Maps, Weather forecast, sign up for CODE RED, links to other area emergency services.

Rapid Needs Assessment: If you have immediate needs that are not life-threatening, please complete the Rapid Needs Assessment Form or call 502-607-6665. These needs include: power is out or inconsistent; individuals with medical needs or disabilities; no food or unable to cook; no or very little drinking water; unable to leave house due to weather and lack of transportation; phone issues; unable to leave vehicle; checking on a loved one; and more.

Accepting/Distributing Donations

Anyone with supplies to donate for clean-up efforts should drop them off between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday-Friday (May 19-23) at: Somerset Pulaski County Special Response / KY Haz-Mat 12 Headquarters, 123 Stigall Lane, Somerset. Located behind Mellow Mushroom. If no one is available upon your arrival, please call Chief Steve Woods at 606-875-1116

Magic Monograms and the Somerset-Pulaski Chamber of Commerce t-shirt fundraiser:

Hydraulic Specialists Inc. -291 HWY 3091, Somerset, KY (606) 679-4341 Collecting items for Tornado Relief to to take to Mt. Victory and Laurel County. Delivery scheduled for Thursday, May 22.

The Creek Church – 120 Queensway Drive Somerset, KY 42501 606-877-9682 Accepting and Distributing new clothing, shoes, toiletries, laundry soap, mattresses, battery powered fans, microwavable foods, non-perishables, cereal, ramen, underwear, candles, toilet paper, diaper cream, baby bath soap, infant clothes. See Pastor Nate Herren on Facebook for updated information.

United Way of South Central Kentucky is accepting financial donations and non perishable items for long-term disaster relief. All donations will stay in Pulaski County, with no administrative fees, and will go directly to those affected. We will be working with Pulaski Co Emergency Management to see what the needs are now and moving forward.

Checks may be made payable to:

United Way of South Central of Kentucky
“Tornado Relief” in the memo line. Donations can be dropped off at the office
206 west Mt. Vernon Street
(606) 679-2974

West Somerset Baptist Church – 736 West Highway 80 Somerset, KY Taking up donations for the Mt Victory area, items collected will be delivered to the Mt Victory fire department. Personal hygiene items, towels, wash cloths, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, non perishable food items, totes, tarps, work gloves, batteries, flashlights, drinks like Gatorade, Walmart or Kroger gift cards, generators

Pulaski Elementary School – 107 W. University Drive, Somerset, KY 606-678-4713 Accepting tornado relief items through Friday, May 23. And will be handing out items to those in need on Friday, May 23rd from 8AM to 4:30PM.

Banking Relief

United Cumberland Bank – 2568 South HWY 27, Somerset, Ky (606) 492-1800
1. Loan Payment Deferrals – Customers making monthly mortgage payments to United Cumberland Bank on their primary residence may request payment deferrals of up to three months. Commercial customers whose businesses have been impacted may also request payment deferrals for up to three months. Personal loans may be eligible to skip a payment while dealing with recovery efforts. 2. Fee Waivers – Late fees and overdraft fees may be waived for customers directly impacted by the tornado. 3. Personalized Financial Counseling – UCB representatives are available to help customers assess their financial situation and explore available options. Customers are encouraged to contact their local UCB branch or call 606.376.5031 to discuss their individual needs with a loan officer. Assistance programs will be offered for approximately three months beginning Monday, May 19th and will run through August 31st. All programs will be subject to qualifications and review.

Bathing and Showers

Ferguson Baptist Church – 513 Murphy Ave. Ferguson, Ky. 606-679-1690 Open 11am–4pm (later if needed) for affected individuals. Showers, washer/dryer, and light meal available. Ferguson Baptist Fellowship Hall

Help the Homeless – 408 Bogle Street, Somerset , Ky. 606-687-9011 Opening this weekend for anyone without a place to go. Providing food, drinks, clothing, Wi-Fi, showers, phones/laptops, and cleanup support. Contact: Jessica Lee

Building Safety

Anyone with questions related to this weekend’s storm about life safety, storm damage or building safety can reach out to any of these local and state professionals:

Joe Lyons
City of Somerset Building Inspector
606-305-2624

Wes Finley
Pulaski County Building Inspector
606-416-4182

Jason Cundiff
City of Somerset Fire Marshal
606-875-7967

Carl Hacker
Deputy State Fire Marshal
606-224-6672

Anisa Ross
State Electrical Inspector
606-278-4383

Jedidiah Webb
State Building Inspector
270-349-0357

Charging Stations/Wi-Fi Access

Somerset Community College – campus wi-fi and hotspots are available for anyone in need. Feel free to come and use services in the parking lots, which are easily accessible.

Somerset Campus: 808 Monticello St, Somerset, KY 42501
Laurel Campus: 100 University Dr., London, Kentucky 40741

Debris Removal

Compost site on the 914 Bypass – 198 Quarry Drive, which is just northeast of 2260 Hwy 914 is available at this time for storm debris. Citizens can utilize the site at no cost for removal of all debris until further notice. Hours of operation are 7:30am to 4:00pm.

Per FEMA guidelines: For residents in need of storm removal, please follow these guidelines. All materials will need to be placed on the right of way. This graphic will help with placement. Nothing will be accepted off of private property. Crews will be by in the coming days.

First Responders

First responders can call ahead or walk in for a free meal at any of the following locations:

Texas Roadhouse -100 Stonegate Center, Somerset, KY 42501 Phone: (606) 677-0065

Longhorn Steakhouse – 1975 S Hwy 27, Somerset, KY 42501 Phone: (606) 687-2336

Reno’s Roadhouse – 6361 S Hwy 27, 6361 US-27, Somerset, KY 42501 Phone: (606) 425-4638

Frisch’s Big Boy – 2871 S Hwy 27, Somerset, KY 42503 Phone: (606) 679-8777

Honey Baked Ham – 2871 S Hwy 27, Somerset, KY 42503 Phone: (606) 679-8777

Burger King North – 45 US-27, Somerset, Ky.· (606) 425-5124 Free Whopper Combo meal through Wednesday (5/20/25)

Macedonian Missionary Service – 54ft cook trailer setup near Parker’s Mill Baptist Church to feed lunch and dinner to all who are working or in need.

Food, Clothing, Household Items, Toiletries, etc.

The Creek Church – 120 Queensway Drive Somerset, KY 42501 606-877-9682

Accepting and Distributing new clothing, shoes, toiletries, laundry soap, mattresses, battery powered fans, microwavable foods, non-perishables, cereal, ramen, underwear, candles, toilet paper, diaper cream, baby bath soap, infant clothes. See Pastor Nate Herren on Facebook for updated information.

New Beginnings Worship Center – 1335 Thurman Road, Somerset, Ky. 615-440-8855. Offering Meals and Hot Food for those affected by the tornados.

Victory Behavioral Health – 2430 Monticello Rd
Somerset, KY 42501, 606-401-2075. Offering clothes, food, drinks, and some household items.

Food Storage

Somerset Hometown Store – Tradewind Shopping Center 370 S Hwy 27, Somerset Light #6 (606) 679-0505 Offering freezer/refrigerator space for food storage if you’ve lost power. Location: (https://www.google.com/maps/search/370+S+Hwy+27?entry=gmail&source=g),

Laundry Services

DIY SUPPLY – 480 E University Dr, Somerset Ky 42501 (606) 425-1782
Free Laundry service available to those who are displaced by The Tornado or without power. Laundry should be in a basket or bag when brought in. Drop off with pick up next day. Drop of Monday – Saturday from 9 A.M to 4 P.M.

Repairs

Bach Enterprises – offering free tarping of roofs and homes. 606-341-0029

Pro King Roofing is offering a free TARP covering service to cover any roofs damaged by the tornadoes or strong winds. Get your roof covered temporarily to stop the leaks. Plus free damage repair estimates and damage evaluation. Call 606-404-7494

Semper Fi Roofing – 606-307-6357 is offering free assistance to anyone who needs their roof tarped up due to tornado damage, with no cost or obligation.

Tremaine Wooldridge + Ryan Ivey – Offering skid steers and dump trucks for brush and debris removal. Contact: Tremaine – (606) 416-4968

Shelter

American Red Cross – at New Life Baptist Church located at 222 Murphy Ave., Ferguson, KY. 606-280-9408 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Furthermore, an emergency shelter is available from 8 PM to 8 AM. Wide range of resources, including cleaning supplies, clothing items, food, and hygiene items, thanks to the community’s contributions. (https://www.google.com/maps/search/222+Murphy+Avenue?entry=gmail&source=g)

Pet Shelter

SomerPet – 171 Pumphouse Road, Somerset, Ky. 606-281-2500 Open 10am–2pm offering food, friendly conversation, giveaways, and safe shelter for pets. Contact if your pet needs a place to stay

Storage - Items

Conner Logistics – 559-974-2155 To assist those who may have lost their buildings or property. We have a 40k warehouse facility available for free to any businesses in need of storage space or a temporary operating location. If you are a business owner affected by this disaster, please call.

Volunteering

Anyone wanting to volunteer to help with clean-up efforts should call:
Pulaski County Office of Emergency Management Volunteer Coordinator, 606-451-0810
This office is coordinating clean-up volunteers throughout the city and county.

Vouchers

Goodwill Kentucky is providing $50 vouchers at its London and Somerset stores for individuals affected by extreme weather. Each family is eligible for one voucher. To request a voucher, please contact the manager on duty at your respective store. An ID is required to claim the voucher. Vouchers can be redeemed at any Goodwill Kentucky location, and the full amount must be used at one location.

Somerset Goodwill
2305 S Hwy 27, Somerset, KY 42503

Kyle Williams | Communications Coordinator
(502) 939-6586 | kyle.williams@goodwillky.org

Water

Kroger is offering free cases of water to tornado victims.

Laurel County

Please follow the links below to detailed lists of information from Laurel County 9-1-1 and other resources

Laurel County Resource List

Laurel County 911 Resources List

Other Important Information

Laurel County Sheriff John Root said folks can call (606) 521-3119 for housing assistance.

In addition to housing assistance, the department has partnered with Laurel County School District to open a warming, first aid and food station at South Laurel High School.

Donations of food, blankets and supplies can be dropped off at the school.

WD Bryant Ace in London is offering free ice and charging stations located at 1405 S Main St, Corbin, KY 40701.

(606) 528-2175

Loyal Friends Pet Cremation -1418 Barbourville Rd, London, KY (606) 309-7411 Offering free pet cremation services for pets who lost their lives during the tornado.

Laurel County Health Department shared this list of resources with an address, description, and each social media link.

Laurel County Tornado Resource List – Google Sheets

ECAP’s Guidelines for Disposing of storm and Flood Debris

Disposal of Storm and Flood Debris

Gov. Andy Beshear’s Facebook post.“Kentucky Emergency Management teams are conducting damage assessments, with efforts continuing in communities tomorrow and in the days ahead. This is how we prepare to apply for federal assistance, which we will need to help everyone recover and rebuild.

For families and businesses affected, make sure to document everything. This is incredibly important and will help you with the application for FEMA assistance should we receive approval.

A lot of Kentuckians are hurting right now. From paying for funerals to helping rebuild, every dollar donated to the teamkystormrelieffund.ky.gov goes directly to survivors. If you’re able to help, please do.” Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund

Crisis Response International’s website has options for people to donate, be deployed, and a list of current needs for the victims of the Somerset and Laurel county tornadoes.

Join the CRI Tornado Relief Efforts in Kentucky

United Way of Laurel County’s long-term disaster relief fund is the official fund for the City of London and Laurel County government, city officials stated in a Facebook post.

United Way | United Way Worldwide

London Goodwill
829 S Main St, London, KY 40741

Kyle Williams | Communications Coordinator
(502) 939-6586 | kyle.williams@goodwillky.org

Walmart Inc., along with Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation, is actively supporting impacted communities in Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri following severe storms that have left thousands with damage to their homes and many others without electricity. Together, they are committing $750,000 to support relief efforts across the impacted areas.

Walmart, Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation Commit $750,000 to Support Tornado Relief Efforts ]

20/20 EyeCare of London LLC – 677 Meyers Baker Rd, London, KY (606) 878-7500 Teamed up with Bausch + Lomb and Alcon to get you replacement contacts for FREE. If you’ve lost yours, please call or visit our office ASAP so we can help. FREE contact lens solution + cases are available. Need relief for allergies or dry eyes? We have free drops available.

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office has shared a list of storm relief resources to help those impacted by Friday night’s deadly storms. If you are missing a loved one, KSP says you should go to Faith Assembly of God at 390 Faith Assembly Church Road to speak with a detective from the Kentucky State Police or the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office.Those unable to travel can report missing persons to 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767), selecting option 4 when prompted.

ALL SUPPLIES

Faith Assembly
Hart Baptist
First Baptist
Victory Life
Horizon Health
Victory Baptist
Redemption Church

SHELTER

First Baptist
Praxel Line Services
Lodge at Cumberland Falls
Piney Grove Holiness
Wildcat Harley Davidson
Dodge City Campground
Victory Life Church
Bethel London Multicultural Church
Pine Grove Church

MEALS

Piney Grove Holiness Church
Lori Wells Marcum – Patriot Realty
Star of Bethlehem United Church
Happy Express Mart
Moody Cows
Mercy Chefs – Hot Meals for lunch and dinner at Faith Assembly

OTHER

Water/Ice: WD Bryant
Tetanus Shots: Walmart Pharmacy
Mental Health: Heartstrings
Clothing: CatchN Deals
Hair Washing: HeadSpa of London

PETS

Gone to the Dogs Boarding
Rowdy Dog Retreat
Corbin Animal Clinic
Forgotten Felines

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