‘There Is Nothing Standing': South Florida Philanthropist Michael Capponi In Kentucky Helping With Tornado Relief Efforts

By Jessica Vallejo, CBS Miami

December 13, 2021

More than 100 people are feared dead after at least 50 tornadoes tore through eight states late Friday and early Saturday transforming homes and businesses into piles of rubble. In Kentucky alone, the death toll is at least 80 and is going to exceed 100, according to Gov. Andy Beshear, making it the deadliest tornado event in the state’s history.

Despite the catastrophe, Gov. Beshear said they are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love they have received.

“We’re grateful for all the help that we’ve received from other cities and other states, help from the federal government that has come in so many different forms. We’re grateful for the outpouring of love, that’s the best way I can describe it from all over the country and from all walks of life. I want to thank everybody for standing with the people of Kentucky. We feel it,” said Beshear.

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