Beshear: 5 Kentuckians killed during storms, 1 in critical condition

Gov. Andy Beshear is provided an update on storm damage in Kentucky.He spoke in Frankfort at the Kentucky Emergency Operations Center speaking on the state's response to Sunday's outbreak of storms. The storms caused damage across the Commonwealth, with multiple people dying as a result.Loss of lifeBeshear said at least five Kentuckians have died in the storms.He did not name them but said they are:A 62-year-old woman in Hardin CountyA 48-year-old woman in Hopkins CountyA 34-year-old man in Jefferson CountyA 67-year-old woman in Mercer CountyA 54-year-old man in Caldwell CountyHe also said a man was critically injured in the storm and is currently fighting for his life.Beshear said that it is believed more than one tornado touched down in Kentucky to the southwest of the Louisville area.One is believed at this time to have cut a path about 40-miles long.Watch Beshear's full update in the player below:Scope of the damageFourteen counties and five cities in Kentucky have issued a state of emergency, said Beshear.The National Weather Service in Louisville is conducting tornado surveys in eastern Meade, northern Hardin and Grayson Counties Monday. The survey crew in Grayson County north of Leitchfield determined Straight-Line Wind Damage with a maximum intensity of 85 mph. That survey team is moving on to Meade and Hardin Counties.Many of the same areas hit by 2021's violent tornado outbreak were hit during Sunday's storms as well.Beshear said at least one family that lost its home in 2021 lost its home again in this storm, though he did not say where.The Emergency Operations Center has been activated to a level three status to best assist those in need of help in areas most impacted by Sunday's weather.Crews are working to clear roads to get critical help to those who need it most and to help line crews restore power more quickly.Power outages215,000 people were without power at the peak of the storms, and as of Beshear's update, 174,000 are still without power across the Bluegrass.Beshear said it could be days before all have their electricity back.LG&E is still working to restore power to thousands who are without in Louisville. You can check the latest restorations here. Kentucky State Police impactThe Kentucky State Police had its phone service knocked out by the storm for several hours from Sunday into Monday, but they announced at 12:30 p.m. that service had been restored.They routed calls to alternate numbers in the meanwhile.