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Biden hears 'heartbreaking stories,' vows federal help during Western Kentucky storm damage tour

Karyn Czar

WUKY's Karyn Czar spent Wednesday in Dawson Springs covering President Biden's tour of storm ravaged Western Kentucky. She filed multiple reports which you can hear here.

In the tiny town of Dawson Springs, President Biden stood at a podium on the street, with tangled trees and crumbled homes as his backdrop.

He prayed with Pat and Philip Bruce in front of their mangled home. They lost a sister in the storm and almost everything they own.

Biden approved funds to pay for 100% of emergency costs in Kentucky for the first 30 days. That will help pay for debris removal, shelter and overtime for essential workers.

Karyn Czar has been a journalist with WUKY since 2013 and is currently the Assistant News Director. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and brings more than 30 years of broadcast experience to NPR. Karyn's work has been recognized with numerous Associated Press, Kentucky Broadcaster Association, Public Media Journalist, and Edward R. Murrow awards throughout her career.