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U.S tornadoes – death toll continues to rise

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4 years ago

December 14, 2021

Costa Haritos

A baby is among 74 people confirmed dead in the state of Kentucky, and more than 100 people are missing after at least 30 tornadoes ripped through six US states

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear addressed the media about tornado recovery, confirming at least 74 people are dead with 109 others unaccounted for.

#BREAKING 'Police continues doing hundreds of welfare checks"#Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear speaks about #tornado recovery confirming at least 74 deaths, 109 unaccounted for pic.twitter.com/gaQ9I2CBWi
— ticker NEWS (@tickerNEWSco) December 13, 2021

Search and rescue efforts have been continuing across Western Kentucky.

Meanwhile emergency workers, including 300 members of the National Guard, have been scouring debris for survivors and distributing water and generators to residents.

The US Federal Emergency Management Agency has warned that weather events like this are the “new normal” as it prepares to bolster resilience as a result.

Today, @POTUS received a briefing from Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall on the Federal response to the tornadoes and storms that impacted multiple states this weekend. pic.twitter.com/El77zzHW3B
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) December 13, 2021

How you can help tornado victims

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has started the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund
The Salvation Army has established services to provide food, shelter and other emergency care to victims.
The Kentucky branch of Feeding America is providing bags of food. Donations to the organisation’s tornado relief fund offset the cost of the meals.
American Red Cross is pleading for people to donate blood as supplies run critically low. You can book an appointment online or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
The Mayfield Community Foundation has set up a GoFundMe to support local towns.
Local authorities are also encouraging any volunteers to come forward to offer support and relief wherever possible.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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