A dozen Northern Kentucky firefighters have returned after providing help in Laurel County after an EF4 tornado caused devastation in the community.

The National Weather Service has finished its survey of the deadly tornado that ripped through southeastern Kentucky last week.

A National Weather Service official said it was the deadliest tornado to ever come through the Jackson office's warning area.

The family's home was picked up and thrown across the street when a tornado ripped through the area, destroying everything they own.

The twister had max winds of 170 mph, a max width of 1700 yards and traveled 55.6 miles, according to the National Weather Service.

"We're gonna keep coming back over, and over, and over to show everybody that we're going to rebuild every structure and every life," Gov. Andy Beshear said.

One man is counting his blessings despite having no place to call home after Friday night’s tornado in Pulaski County. Pulaski County Schools is one of the districts here in southern Kentucky weighing how to finish out the school year.

He spent his life protecting the community and in the end, he did the same thing,” Kentucky fire chief says about Major Roger Leslie Leatherman, who was found atop his wife during Friday’s tornado.

Chef Mike Stansbury brings his culinary skills to London, Ky., offering free meals and a warm heart to help first responders and families affected by the tornado.