At least 64 people were killed when four or more tornadoes struck Kentucky late Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear told a press conference on Dec. 13.
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At least 64 people were killed when four or more tornadoes struck Kentucky late Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear told a press conference on Dec.13. Authorities believe the death toll may go above 70, maybe 80. At least 105 Kentucky residents are still unaccounted for as National Guard personnel and hundreds of other local first respondents search for survivors, clear debris, and give food and water to those who lost their homes. At least four tornadoes struck Kentucky just before the weekend started, with one staying on the ground for over 200 miles. Early estimates peg the number of homes damaged or destroyed in the thousands. Deaths have been confirmed in eight counties and damage surveyed in 19 counties. The city of Mayfield was essentially razed while other areas, including Bowling Green, saw significant damage. “It’s hard when your whole life gets taken away in a few minutes,” Deborah Gibson,68, of Bowling Green, told the Lexington Herald-Leader after her apartment was torn apart.
