The EF-3 tornado touched down in Somerset, Pulaski County, before wreaking havoc across the region, including London.

The community of Laurel County, Kentucky, is grieving the loss of more than a dozen people, including a firefighter who spent nearly four decades helping others, after a tornado destroyed his neighborhood while he was on duty.

WHAS11 visited the devastation in Laurel County following a destructive tornado that tore across the city of London on May 16.

As Laurel County residents continue to reel from the effects of Friday night's deadly tornado, there is help available to those in need. Here's where they can get it.

The Salvation Army’s Louisville Area Command sent more support to Laurel and Pulaski counties after a tornado ripped through the area. The organization had 'boots on the ground' quickly. They loaded their mobile catering truck, rapid response unit, with supplies to continue helping those in need.

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

Walmart is partnering with Operation BBQ Relief to provide free meals to those in need in the Kentucky counties impacted by the deadly tornado.

KENTUCKY, USA — A firefighter working to help others during Friday night’s destructive tornado has died. According to the Laurel County Fire Department, Major Roger Leslie Leatherman was fatally injured while responding to the tornado.

Matthew 25 Ministries and The Hayden and Crue Project are collecting funds and essential items for tornado victims in Kentucky.