Powerful storm system that generated the tornado, accompanied by thunderstorms and driving rain, cut a long path across Mississippi. US President Joe Biden on Saturday vowed to provide emergency support for victims of a devastating tornado that tore through several Mississippi towns, killing at least 25 people.
Management body cautioned the number of dead could rise
The emergency management body cautioned the number of dead could rise. “The images from across Mississippi are heartbreaking,” Mr Biden said in a statement. “We will do everything we can to help. We will be there as long as it takes.”
FEMA would be there to support our response
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said he spoke with Mr Biden about the deadly tornadoes they faced overnight. “… He assured us FEMA would be there to support our response. The flood of support from governors, businesses, charities, and federal admin has been tremendous – matches the community here on the ground,” Mr Reeves tweeted, referring to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
thunderstorms and driving rain, cut a long path across Mississippi late Friday
The powerful storm system that generated the tornado, accompanied by thunderstorms and driving rain, cut a long path across Mississippi late Friday, slamming several towns along the way.
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Damage assessments would not be possible until officials could do a complete survey
Malary White, a spokesperson for the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, said damage assessments would not be possible until officials could do a complete survey in the daylight.
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