Specially trained task forces from throughout the Midwest were assisting with rescue and recovery efforts in Kentucky, which was hit by a series of devastating tornadoes over the weekend. Among them were more than 40 members of Ohio Task Force 1, who received word Dec. 12 to report to Kentucky—for up to 16 days—an assignment that could keep them from their families during the Christmas holidays. At least 64 deaths—from a suspected four tornadoes—have been confirmed, and more than 100 people were unaccounted for, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a statement. The tornadoes—on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11—hit near Mayfield, Kentucky, and were among the deadliest in the Bluegrass State’s history, according to reports. President Biden declared Kentucky a federal disaster area. Other task forces under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were activated to help in the search and recovery efforts, included 90 members from the Indiana USAR, …