{"id":79559,"date":"2021-12-17T16:44:39","date_gmt":"2021-12-18T00:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldvision.org\/?p=79559"},"modified":"2025-03-17T08:50:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T15:50:33","slug":"2021-united-states-tornadoes-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldvision.org\/disaster-relief-news-stories\/2021-united-states-tornadoes-facts","title":{"rendered":"U.S. tornadoes: Facts, FAQs, and how to help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A series of deadly tornadoes left a trail of devastation across more than 200 miles of the U.S. Midwest and South late Friday, December 10, 2021, affecting hundreds of thousands in Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. The death toll rose to 90, including 77 in Kentucky<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called it “the most devastating tornado event in our state’s history.” Kentucky recorded at least four twisters, including one that tore across more than 200 miles and multiple states.<\/p>\n

Search-and-rescue efforts were underway in several states as the storms left thousands without power and many with devastating damage to their homes during the busy Christmas season.<\/p>\n

World Vision is helping to assess the impact and has shipped a convoy of three trucks loaded with emergency relief supplies to Kentucky churches and other relief sites in areas affected by the storms.<\/p>\n

FAQs: What you need to know about the tornadoes in the South and Midwest<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Explore facts and frequently asked questions about the tornadoes that hit the South and Midwest in December 2021, including how you can help people impacted, and please join us in prayer for affected children and families.<\/p>\n