Laurel County first responders recognized one month after deadly tornado

Laurel County Road Department workers cleared debris, streets while processing the destruction of May tornado

LONDON — From his home on Philpot Road, Doug Woods saw the storm blow in and knew the tornado that had just struck his community was strong, but he also knew he had a job to do.

Laurel County first responders recognized one month after deadly tornado

One month has passed since a devastating tornado struck southeastern Kentucky, claiming the lives of 20 people.Kentucky first responders have been tirelessly working to clear the devastation since the disaster, and on Monday, their efforts were officially recognized.Congressman Hal Rogers visited Laurel County for the first time since the tornado, hosting an appreciation luncheon for the first responders.The gathering included medics, firefighte…