Kentucky’s governor has reflected on the unspeakable trauma in his state

Kentucky’s governor has reflected on the unspeakable trauma in his state, as he confirmed that weekend tornadoes have killed at least sixty-four residents. The victims ranged in age from as young as five months to 86 years old and come from at least eight different counties, with 18 people still unidentified.

Governor Andy Beshear said on Monday at least one hundred and five people remain missing and more deaths may be confirmed soon. As at the time of filing this report, search and rescue efforts have been continuing across Western Kentucky. Emergency workers, including 300 members of the National Guard, have been scouring debris for survivors and distributing water and generators to residents.