Indiana And Kentucky Tornadoes 2012

Let me start out by saying words cannot do any justice to the severe weather outbreak that hit Kentucky which left uncompensating damage and destruction of lives and property. After the most powerful violent storm hit the Indiana and Kentucky leaving the ground full of debris where once stood homes, cars flung into buildings and communications disrupted.

According to BBC NEWS officials, at least 28 people have been killed in the US states of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio."We are no match for Mother Nature at her worst”, said Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels. So far the number of death, missing and injured has been reportedly coming and there is fear that the death toll may rise as the rescue team and officials explores further.
An official from Clark County sheriff's department described the nearby town of Marysville, Indiana - located close to Henryville - as "completely gone".

Toddler Found Alive but In Extremely Critical Condition

In Salem, Indiana, a toddler was found alone in a field near her home where she was identified after taking her to children's hospital. According to Indiana Sheriff Claude Combs, all the four member of her family is dead including a 2-month-old sister and 3-year old brother. However the toddler is said to be in extremely critical condition with lot of injuries on her head.Further, Doctor have said that next 24-48 hours are very critical.

Church in Kentucky Collapsed

The Rev.Kenneth Jett of the West Liberty United Methodist Church was collapsed. At the time of Storm Four People were inside church including Pastor and his wife and two other congregants and neigbour.Worst Storm to hit Kentucky in almost 25 years. The storms were the worst to hit the eastern part of Kentucky in almost twenty five years. The EF scale, which goes from 0 to 5, rates tornadoes based on wind speed. An EF3 storm has speeds of 136 mph to 165 mph.
An EF2 measures 111 mph to 135 mph. An EF2 or higher is considered a significant tornado.  EF3 tornados hit Magoffin, Menifee and Morgan counties, east of Lexington, and an EF2 tornado hit LaFe3urel County, in southeastern Kentucky, the National Weather Service said.

Obama to provide Assistance

According to statement from white house, president Barrack Obama told governors and beshear of Indiana and Ohio that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is willing to provide assistance.
State officials said there were five fatalities in Laurel County, three in Kenton County, two in Johnson County, two in Menifee County, two in Lawrence County, and four in Morgan County, for a total of 18 statewide.


























































































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