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natural-disasters2 years ago•1 min saved

Miraculous Survival: 4-Month-Old Baby Emerges Unharmed from Devastating Tennessee Tornado

Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell stated that the recovery efforts in the Nashville area following the deadly tornadoes could take weeks, possibly months. He emphasized the importance of donations and volunteers, particularly those who can assist with translative communications for the large Spanish-speaking population affected. Power has been restored to most areas, with fewer than 100 people still without electricity.

via WSMV 4|

#nashville #natural-disasters #power-restoration

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Kentucky governor's aid to storm-ravaged towns threatens GOP stronghold in rural areas"

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's efforts to help storm-ravaged towns, such as Mayfield, rebuild after tornadoes and floods could potentially dilute the Republican advantage in rural areas and aid his reelection bid. Beshear has been praised for his response to the disasters and has been seen as a consoler-in-chief by some Kentuckians. However, there are criticisms about the slow pace of recovery. Republican candidate Daniel Cameron is relying on rural voters to secure victory in a state that has become a GOP stronghold in recent years. Beshear is expected to perform well in cities and suburbs, while hoping to narrow the rural margins favoring the GOP.

via The Associated Press|

#election #governor-andy-beshear #kentucky