An elderly couple is recovering after a devastating tornado tore through their home in Laurel County, Kentucky, on Friday. The storm left t

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — As recovery continues from Friday night’s devastating tornado outbreak, officials have released the names of the 17 people who lost their lives in Laurel County, now confirmed by Coroner Doug Bowling.

"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.

There's lots of assistance coming from our area for people who lost everything in southern Kentucky communities.

During a trip to tornado-ravaged Laurel County on Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear said he has consulted with local leaders in London and they all agree the

Deputy Chief and longtime friend Terry Wattenbarger says they lost contact with Leatherman during the search and rescue of victims. “It was actually him who had been shielding her from being injured, so we feel that he gave his life saving someone else’s life,” Wattenbarger said.

Another round of severe weather is set to hit southern Kentucky on Tuesday, with some storms in the same areas that were hit by deadly tornadoes last week.

Residents in the affected areas are urged to make arrangements to leave their homes before the evacuation window begins.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced mandatory evacuations in Laurel County due to a severe weather threat that could bring flying debris.