Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday said the death toll from the four tornadoes that struck Kentucky Friday night and Saturday morning remains at 74.
The deaths by counties break-down as follows: 21 in Graves County; 17 in Hopkins County; 15 in Warren County; 11 in Muhlenberg County; four in Caldwell County; two in Marshall County; and one each in Franklin, Fulton, Lyon, and Taylor counties.
Eight decedents remain unidentified, and 122 Kentuckians are currently missing.
The age range among those who perished is between two-months-old and 98-years-old. Twelve of the people killed are children.
After originally calling up 161 Kentucky National Guard members, Beshear has now activated 568 guard members who are assisting in a number of duties, including search and rescue, clearing debris and providing assistance to law enforcement, among other tasks.
FEMA update
FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams are on the ground in Mayfield and are helping families apply for federal disaster assistance.
- In the coming days, these teams will continue to move into other communities struck by a tornado.
- To date, more than 1,800 families have applied for assistance.
- There are multiple ways to register right now: Call 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-621-FEMA; or visit DisasterAssistance.gov by downloading the FEMA App on one’s mobile phone.
Blood donations still needed
In response to requests from the community for blood donation information, the Red Cross has provided more than 40 blood products to hospitals in Kentucky.
The Red Cross remains in touch with hospital partners throughout impacted areas and stand ready to provide additional blood products as needed.
Nearly $10 million in donations
The Team Western Kentucky Relief Fund has accepted 66,829 donations totaling $9,894,603.18. Donations can be made at teamwkyrelieffund.ky.gov.
(Photo: The Mayfield Consumer Products’ candle factory)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
