December 12, 2021 Tornado devastation: FEMA in 'life-saving, sustaining' mode combing for survivors FEMA remains in “life-saving and life-sustaining mode” as of Sunday, as search and rescue teams scour the debris left by a deadly tornado outbreak that swept across six states in the Midwest and South, with Kentucky bearing the brunt of the damage and devastation.
December 12, 2021 Kentucky tornado causes train derailment, reports say A tornado caused the derailment of a CSX freight train on Friday night in Kentucky, resulting in damage to multiple houses, according to reports.
December 12, 2021 Kentucky candle factory worker live-streams after building collapse: ‘We are trapped’ There was little that Kyanna Parsons-Perez could do inside a candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky, on Friday night after a furious tornado made the building collapse.
December 12, 2021 Tennessee hit by 15 to 18 tornadoes, state in ‘very hazardous situation’: report People in Tennessee found themselves in a "very hazardous situation" Saturday after an estimated 15 to 18 tornadoes struck the state between Friday night and Saturday morning, according to a report.
December 11, 2021 Aid groups mobilize to help victims of Midwest tornadoes Disaster-aid and humanitarian groups are mobilizing to help tornado victims and setting up dedicated fund for donations to support their efforts.
December 11, 2021 Biden uses tornado tragedy to push climate agenda, suggests storms are ‘consequence of the warming’ President Biden on Saturday addressed the fatal weather that ravaged parts of Kentucky, Illinois, and Tennessee and used the tragedy to further his own beliefs on climate change.
December 11, 2021 Kentucky death toll will exceed 70, governor warns, as tornado-producing storm system rips across more states Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday that he is "certain" more than 70 people are dead after a tornado traveled around 227 miles through the commonwealth and is wreaking havoc on even more states as it pushes eastward.
December 11, 2021 Thunderstorms forecast to continue for areas impacted by severe weather, tornadoes Wind and thunderstorms are forecast to continue for parts of America's heartland already impacted by severe weather on Friday and Saturday.
December 11, 2021 Tornadoes bring death, injuries, damage to several states Apparent tornadoes and severe storms swept across several states Friday night, leaving in their wake several deaths, numerous injuries and severe structural damage.
December 11, 2021 Biden briefed on deadly tornadoes, pledges federal government support: 'Unimaginable tragedy' President Biden was briefed on the tornadoes that swept across the central U.S. overnight and pledged to work with the impacted states' governors and provide federal assistance as needed.
