London park closed after ‘direct hit' by tornado
The Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park posted on Facebook on Saturday morning that the park would be closed for the coming days, asking travelers in the area to minimize park traffic for those helping with safety efforts.
Park officials said all power has been lost at the park, and officials are temporarily working at the London Community Center while crews work to get it restored.
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'We are incredibly thankful that everyone at the campground remained safe during the storm,' park leaders said.
Prospective visitors with a camping reservation for Saturday or Sunday, May 17 or 18, were asked not to come to Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park. Guests with reservations past those dates were asked to call park officials at (606) 864-7777.
Park staff will reportedly begin processing refunds in the coming days.
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