Taiwan has donated US$100,000 to Kentucky to help its recovery work after deadly tornadoes hit the U.S. state and killed at least 74 people, according to Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta.
The monetary donation was given through the Atlanta office, which also offered condolences to Kentucky State Governor Andy Beshear and top-level government officials.
Beshear and other officials expressed their gratitude by saying “a friend in need is a friend indeed,” referring to Taiwan, according to the office.
A toy drive for children in the tornado-stricken area also will be organized by the Taiwanese office to help the victims celebrate the upcoming Christmas holiday.
The tornadoes ripped through the central and southern parts of the United States last weekend and have so far killed at least 90 people across six states.
Kentucky alone has lost 74 people, while many others were missing or left homeless. Governor Beshear declared a state of emergency on Dec 11.
U.S. President Joe Biden on Dec. 15 pledged that the federal government will help Kentucky with 100 percent of its costs related to dealing with the aftermath of the tornadoes for the first 30 days, according to the Washington Post.
Source: Focus Taiwan News Channel