Kentuckians Begin Picking Up Pieces After Deadly Tornado Outbreak

Kentuckians Begin Picking Up Pieces After Deadly Tornado Outbreak

On Monday, News 9's Hunter McKee and Augusta McDonnell walked through the city of Mayfield, Kentucky, as debris were scattered across the area. 

Search and rescue efforts continued and those they spoke to said they can’t believe the amount of destruction they've seen. Hundreds of people could be seen along the streets, picking up the pieces to neighborhoods now turned into rubble.

"(It's) extremely devastating," said Shirley Poole. "This is our little town and it's not much of a town anymore." 

Poole had lived in her home for 19 years now. She was home Friday night with two of her grandchildren and boyfriend when the storm loomed closer.

"It was really the scariest thing I've ever had to deal with," said Poole. "It's just horrible." 

Several groups from across the country came in to help with the cleanup efforts.

"We're checking all these buildings to make sure that the survivors have what they need to make it through the next few days," said John Witherspoon with Aerial Recovery Group. 

Another resident said one of her family members was home and trapped in a closet after the storm came through. She said she’s just thankful they came out alive.

"God's provided help and this is what we see is people helping people," said Charlene Clark. "That's what we need to do is help people."