(Pool)President Biden shared words of support Saturday afternoon to the states responding to the devastation following the storms. "This is likely to be one of the largest tornado outbreaks in our history," Biden said. Earlier today: Biden approved a federal emergency declaration for Kentucky, the White House announced Saturday, after tornadoes tore through the state Friday night into Saturday morning. Beshear also requested an emergency declaration from the White House, telling reporters he was told the government is sending resources their way. The White House has already confirmed calls from Biden with Beshear and with the governors of surrounding states also affected by the storms.

Source: CNN December 12, 2021 03:34 UTC