At least four tornadoes touched down in Kentucky over the weekend, with one being on the ground for more than 200 miles in Kentucky alone.
At least 1,000 homes were damaged or destroyed.
64 deaths have been confirmed at this point, with 18 of those being unidentified. 105 people remain unaccounted for.
Governor Andy Beshear says the final death and destruction numbers may take a week or more.
Kentucky State Parks in the areas affected are now open to host families who need housing for at least two weeks. Volunteers who are willing to assist state parks staff housing distressed guests should contact Kentucky State Parks Division Director Andy Kasitz at andy.kasitz@ky.gov.
Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund will provide $5,000 to each victim’s family for funeral expenses. As of this morning, the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund has received 30,175 donations, with a total fund balance of $4,009,817.71. If you’d like to make a donation to this fund, you can visit www.teamwkyrelieffund.ky.gov.
President Joe Biden declared that a major disaster exists in Kentucky and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected. This declaration makes federal funds available to affected individuals in Caldwell, Fulton, Graves, Hopkins, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Taylor and Warren Counties.
Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance by registering online at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone number will operate from 7AM to 10PM seven days a week until further notice.
