Several family members of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear were killed when tornadoes ripped through the state last week.
Kentucky was hit particularly hard by the tornado disaster, with as many as 100 people feared dead.
We are tough people. In an interview with CBS Face the Nation on Sunday, Beshear said that it was not going to be easy.
He was still emotional after learning that his uncle had died.
Beshear said that half of his father's hometown of Dawson Springs, Kentucky, doesn't exist anymore.
Thousands of families were left without shelter, electricity or running water after the Friday night extreme weather leveled buildings and homes. The state of emergency was declared by Beshear, who said it was the worst tornado disaster in the state's history.
The Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund was established by Beshear as part of the recovery efforts. Money raised will go towards funeral expenses for families.
More than 100 people were working at a candle factory in Kentucky when the building collapsed. The state is opening shelters and state parks are taking in people.
President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Kentucky and said his administration will do whatever is needed to assist the six storm-battered states.
"We're going to see the other side and we're going to rebuild," Beshear said.
