Gallery: Tornadoes, storm outbreak, March 2

Quote:LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - The 14-month-old girl found in a Pekin, IN field after Friday's tornado has died.

Angel Babcock had been in critical condition until her death Sunday at Kosair Children's Hospital. A hospital spokesperson said the girl lost both of her parents, 21-year-old Joseph Babcock and 20-year-old Moriah Brough, her three-year-old brother, Jaydon L. Babcock, and her seven-week-old sister, Kendall J. Babcock in the storm.

Cis Gruebbel, chief nursing officer and vice president of Kosair Care Services at Kosair Children's Hospital would not disclose the types of injuries Angel suffered.

Angel Babcock was taken to St. Vincent Hospital in Salem Friday night before she was airlifted to Kosair around 5:30 p.m.

http://www.wave3.com/story/17076161/todd...rnado-dies

**TheRealVille** · 03-04-2012, 09:00 PM

Quote:Washington, March 04 (BNA) - US President Barack Obama on Saturday called governors of states hard-hit by tornadoes to vow government aid after more than 30 people were killed in storms a day earlier.
Harsh weather was continuing across the southern and central United States, with a slight risk of severe thunderstorms in the south and strong winds in the Great Lakes region, the National Weather Service warned.
As many as 85 tornadoes on Friday had left an estimated 36 people dead, as towns in central states from Alabama to Indiana began to cleanup the destruction, the (CNN) reported.
Obama consulted with federal emergency officials and called the governors of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio to express his concerns for residents in their states and offer condolences to families of those killed, the White House said.
"The president acknowledged that the extent of damage may not be known for days, and reiterated to each governor that FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) stood ready to provide assistance, if necessary, to the extensive response efforts already underway in each state, led by the governors' teams," the White House said in a statement.
The storms came just two days after an earlier rash of tornadoes left at least 12 dead. Forecasters have warned that conditions this year could produce an above-normal tornado season, following on the heels of last year when the fourth-most storms on record were recorded and more than 550 people were killed.

http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/497001

**TheRealVille** · 03-04-2012, 09:04 PM

Quote:FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear said he officially requested a federal disaster declaration from President Barack Obama after Fridayâs devastating tornadoes.
Read: Beshear's Disaster Request
In an update on storm response efforts Sunday afternoon, Beshear said he has no doubt the state will qualify for federal aid based on the damage he saw when touring the state Saturday.

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Beshear said 21 people lost their lives and more than 200 people were injured throughout the state Friday.
By requesting the declaration now, Beshear said the process to get FEMA aid to those who need it can get under way.
âThere is no doubt in my mind that the damages to our state are so heavy that we will qualify for federal disaster aid,â Beshear said. âTo speed that process, today, I am sending President Obama notification that I am formally requesting a federal disaster declaration.â
Beshear spoke with Obama and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano about the devastation Saturday.
Beshear said response operations in the state are moving into clean up, recovery and assessment mode.
He said almost 400 National Guard troops in the state have been called up for security and to other help with other efforts.
Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson spent Saturday touring the hardest hit areas.
âWhile traveling several of our worst hit counties yesterday, I met some of the people who survived this unbelievably strong band of storms,â Beshear said. âIâm heartbroken by the destruction these tornadoes brought to our homes and businesses, and for the families who are mourning the loss of loved ones.â
Beshear said state agencies will work with storm victims to make sure access to food stamps and other benefits remains available and uninterrupted.
Consumer communications are still spotty in the most heavily affected areas. Downed towers prevented calls coming in and going out of the region. Some cellphone towers are being moved in damaged counties to restore consumer communication, Beshear said.
People in other areas who are trying to get into contact with residents should register the missing personâs information on the Kentucky Emergency Management website. That information will go to local emergency management team and theyâll get in touch with that missing person. Residents can call register through the American Red Cross Safe and Well Program at http://www.americanredcross.org.

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**judgementday** · 03-05-2012, 11:31 AM

I was on I-75 south near the 83 exit when what appeared to be a tornado come accross the road. Suffered a lot of damage to my car in addition to being horrified.

But it doesn't compare to those who lost their lives and homes. Have friends in West Liberty who lost everything...

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