According to preliminary estimates of the American authorities, in the state of Kentucky, the tornado killed at least 100 people.
State Gov. Andy Besheer has already stated that the series of tornadoes was the most destructive in Kentucky history.
“This destruction is unlike anything I’ve seen in my life, and it’s hard for me to put it into words,” Beshir said at a press conference, CNN reports.
Assessing the scale of the incident, the governor noted the likelihood that “here in Kentucky, more than 100 people died.” 189 National Guard soldiers were involved in assisting in the search for victims and recovery.
On December 11, US President Joe Biden called the tornadoes and hurricanes that hit a number of states the largest in history. The politician also emphasized that he is ready to approve the declaration of an emergency situation in several regions upon request from the governors.
According to the US leader, he instructed to deploy emergency and rescue services in the affected territories, to establish water supply and the supply of necessary goods.
On the same day, it became known that at least two people died after a hurricane hit a nursing home in the American city of Monette (Arkansas). According to media reports, five people were able to get out of the dilapidated building. There is no data on their condition yet. At the same time, another 20 may be under the rubble.
Source: IZ
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