Deadly Storm Tears Through Multiple States
December 17, 2021
Days before Christmas, a deadly storm rips through the state of Kentucky, leaving thousands homeless just before the holidays. The storm also traveled through parts of Arkansas, Tennessee, Illinois and Missouri.
FEMA teams have been dispatched to the affected area to help aid, and recover bodies and lost people. The death toll has reached 75 people, with still more than 100 people missing. Some of the dead ranging from a 2-month old to a family of 6 being entirely killed as their house was lifted off its foundation and thrown against their neighbors house.
As of December 15th, more than $9.89 million dollars have been raised to help the families rebuild, and pay for funeral costs.