Mayfield: Many people have died in incidents related to hurricanes and tornadoes in at least five states, including Kentucky County in America. Officials warned that the impact of the storm could disrupt the power supply for a few more weeks, adding to cold weather measures and the possibility of a prolonged water shortage. Kentucky officials said Friday night’s tornadoes were hindering them from restoring services. A two-month-old girl and a 94-year-old man are also among the dead.
According to the information, more than 10,000 people have become homeless due to the devastation caused by the tornado. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said on Monday that 64 people had died in the state alone. At least 14 more people have died in the other states of Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri. The operation is being carried out in search of the missing people. President Joe Biden said on Monday that he would visit Kentucky on Wednesday to take stock of the damage caused by the devastating storm. Biden made the announcement after a meeting with Home Security and Disaster Response officials in the Oval Office. In the meeting, he discussed helping Kentucky and other affected states.
President will visit the affected area
The White House said he would visit Fort Campbell, Kentucky, for a meeting on relief and rescue operations, and then take stock of the damage in storm-hit Mayfield and Dawson Springs. Biden said he was planning an itinerary in consultation with local officials to ensure that his visit does not affect the ongoing emergency relief operation there.
President will hold meetings with officials
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Monday that the president would focus on meeting local officials during his visit to Kentucky. At the same time, cold has already started in Northern California with strong winds, rain, and snowfall, which is expected to intensify on Monday. The officials of the Meteorological Department have warned of traffic disruption in the hilly areas.
