Damage Photos of the 1974 Tornado
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Today marks the 39th anniversary of the 1974 tornado outbreak which tore through a wide swath of the nation's mid-section.
Kentucky saw a tremendous amount of damage from the twisters. In Louisville, more than 84,000 customers lost power. In our KU service area, transmission lines were severed at 32 points. LG&E and KU crews ventured into the chaos to restore power. Here's a look back at some of the damage to our system:
The anniversary of one of the worst severe weather outbreaks to hit Kentucky is a good reminder to be prepared for emergency situations. Visit ready.gov for information on how to build an emergency kit and make a plan for your family. You can also check out our website for important safety information and to access our online outage map and download our free outage map app for iPads and smarthphones.
Until next time, be safe and keep using energy wisely.
Kentucky saw a tremendous amount of damage from the twisters. In Louisville, more than 84,000 customers lost power. In our KU service area, transmission lines were severed at 32 points. LG&E and KU crews ventured into the chaos to restore power. Here's a look back at some of the damage to our system:
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| Tornado aftermath: this photo was taken on Bardstown Rd, just south of Eastern Parkway. |
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| Our internal employee publication at the time provided a look at the damage to one of our substations on Frankfort Avenue. |
Until next time, be safe and keep using energy wisely.
