The Epoch Times Specially trained task forces from throughout the Midwest were assisting with rescue and recovery efforts in Kentucky, which was hit by a series of devastating tornadoes over the weekend.
Among them were more than 40 members of Ohio Task Force 1, who received word Dec. 12 to report to Kentucky—for up to 16 days—an assignment that could keep them from their families during the Christmas holidays.
At least 64 deaths—from a suspected four tornadoes—have been confirmed, and more than 100 people were unaccounted for, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a statement.
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