In the United States, which was severely damaged by a series of tornadoes, 78 deaths have been confirmed in five states so far.

With at least about 100 people still out of contact in southern Kentucky, the Governor said there could be more casualties.

In the United States, tornadoes occurred one after another in six states in the south and midwest from the night of the 10th to the 11th, causing great damage such as the collapse of buildings.



Of these, Governor Julian Bashir of southern Kentucky said at a press conference on the morning of the 13th that at least 64 people had been confirmed dead in the state.



So far


, six people

have been confirmed dead

in the Midwest,

▽ Illinois


, two,


▽ Tennessee,


▽ Arkansas,


and five in Kentucky. 78 deaths have been confirmed in the state.



Meanwhile, Governor Bethia of Kentucky confirmed that 94 of the 110 people inside at the time were safe, but eight died and eight were in contact with the damage to the collapsed candle factory. I made it clear that there was no such thing.



He said the state as a whole was still out of contact with at least 105 people, saying that there could be more casualties.



In the field, 72 hours have passed since the outbreak of the tornado, and it is said that the survival rate of people waiting for rescue will drop sharply, so hard search activities are continuing.

President Biden declares Kentucky a major disaster

President Biden has declared that the state of southern Kentucky, which was severely damaged by the tornado, will be a major disaster and has instructed relevant agencies to proceed with prompt assistance.



On the 13th, President Biden met with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, who visited the particularly devastating state of Kentucky the day before, and received a report on the local situation.



After the visit, President Biden said, "The damage is surprisingly serious. We will promptly provide the necessary support when needed." I made it clear that I had instructed.



The Declaration will allow federal budgets to provide temporary housing and long-term reconstruction assistance to those who have lost their homes.



It is also considering similar assistance for other affected states.



On top of that, President Biden himself announced that he would visit Kentucky on the 15th.