**UPDATED**
Kentucky continues to deal with the aftermath of last month's deadly winter storm. More Kentuckians have died as a result of the storm. Governor Beshear announced that the death toll has increased to 22 people.
The governor made the announcement during his Team Kentucky update.
“The new additions include a 92-year-old man from Hart County, a 69-year-old woman from Madison County, a 59-year-old man from Hardin County, a 77-year-old man from Grayson County, a 79-year-old woman from Floyd County, and a 68-year old man from Leslie County,” he said.
The city of Lexington has struggled with clearing the roads after the storm dropped several inches of snow and a thick layer of ice. Crews are still trying to clear bus routes so students can return to school.
Governor Beshear expressed disappointment with the city's response to the storm.
“This is the second one in a row that we should have seen better results. I think the mayor has said that, and has taken responsibility,” he said. “We helped, and have helped, and were then told for a period of time that our help wasn't needed. We have asked, and it has been accepted to help some more.”
The governor said state vehicles will be in Lexington to help clear the roadways. He said the state will also provide any guidance that is requested and offer help to improve the city's snow and ice removal plan.
More snow is expected before the weekend throughout much of Kentucky, but forecasters do not expect much accumulation.
The city of Lexington responded to the governor's remarks saying:
“We appreciate the support being offered by the state,” said Susan Straub, Director of Communications for the Mayor’s Office. “We have state trucks, construction equipment, and city trucks on our streets clearing the roads. We pre-treated the roads before the storm began. We will conduct an after- action review to find out what went right, what went wrong, and to put together a new plan going forward.”
**Editor's note**
This story was updated to include a response from the city of Lexington to the governor's remarks.
