Current:Home > InvestMississippi governor requests federal assistance for tornado damage-DB Wealth Institute B2 Expert Reviews
Mississippi governor requests federal assistance for tornado damage
View Date:2024-12-24 10:03:05
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has requested financial assistance from the federal government for 16 counties hit by tornadoes and damaging storms that hammered the state over a five-day period in June, he announced Monday.
Reeves’ office said the state is asking for a Major Disaster Declaration, which would include individual assistance for Jackson and Jasper counties, where severe weather caused significant damage. The state also requested public assistance for local governments in other affected areas.
“The state of Mississippi has been working diligently with local and federal partners to assess the damage stemming from these storms,” Reeves said in a news release. “This disaster declaration request is the next step forward as we continue to help Mississippians restore, rebuild, and recover. We’ll be here for as long as it takes.”
Other news Tornado damage to Pfizer plant unlikely to cause major drug supply shortages, FDA says A tornado that tore through eastern North Carolina and struck a large Pfizer pharmaceutical plant has damaged its drug storage facility but not its medicine production areas. NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: A North Carolina Pfizer plant damaged by a tornado wasn’t storing COVID-19 vaccines. Election-year review of disaster relief funds draws rebuke from Kentucky governor Disaster recovery funds set up by Kentucky’s Democratic governor to assist victims of tornadoes and flooding will be scrutinized by the state auditor’s office. Tornado damage to Pfizer plant will probably create long-term shortages of some drugs hospitals need U.S. hospital drug supplies may be strained further after a tornado ripped open the roof of a Pfizer factory this week.Reeves’ office said 18 tornadoes struck Mississippi between June 14 and June 19. In Jasper County, the small, rural town of Louin bore the brunt of the damage from a tornado that killed 67-year-old George Jean Hayes and injured several others. Drone footage and photos showed wide expanses of debris-covered terrain, decimated homes and mangled trees.
Late that day, another severe storm pummeled the south Mississippi town of Moss Point. Photos showed homes with obliterated roofs and tilted power lines.
At least one more tornado struck Mississippi in June, for a total of 19. That broke a 49-year-old record for the number of tornadoes in the month, according to the National Weather Service. The previous record was in 1974, when seven tornadoes hit the state in June.
veryGood! (225)
Related
- MLS Star Marco Angulo Dead at 22 One Month After Car Crash
- Before you sign up for a store credit card, know what you’re getting into
- 'Transformers One': Let's break down that 'awesome' post-credits scene
- Why Kristen Bell's Marriage to Polar Opposite Dax Shepard Works Despite Arguing Over Everything
- The White Stripes drop lawsuit against Donald Trump over 'Seven Nation Army' use
- Breaking Through in the Crypto Market: How COINIXIAI Stands Out in a Competitive Landscape
- Defense calls Pennsylvania prosecutors’ case against woman in 2019 deaths of 2 children ‘conjecture’
- Spoilers! 'Mama bear' Halle Berry unpacks that 'Never Let Go' ending
- 'Dangerous and unsanitary' conditions at Georgia jail violate Constitution, feds say
- Mega Millions winning numbers for September 20; Jackpot now worth $62 million
Ranking
- Catholic bishops urged to boldly share church teachings — even unpopular ones
- Tennessee football equipment truck wrecks during return trip from Oklahoma
- Powerball winning numbers for September 21: Jackpot climbs to $208 million
- Princess Kate makes first public appearance at church service after finishing chemo
- Beyoncé course coming to Yale University to examine her legacy
- Mama June Shannon Is Granted Custody of Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell’s Daughter Kaitlyn
- RFK Jr.’s ‘Sad’ Slide From Environmental Hero to Outcast
- When House members travel the globe on private dime, families often go too
Recommendation
-
Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report
-
Chiefs show their flaws – and why they should still be feared
-
NFL Week 3 injury report: Live updates for active, inactive players for Sunday's games
-
USC fumbling away win to Michigan leads college football Week 4 winners and losers
-
College football top five gets overhaul as Georgia, Miami both tumble in US LBM Coaches Poll
-
Are Trump and Harris particularly Christian? That’s not what most Americans would say: AP-NORC poll
-
BFXCOIN: Decentralized AI: application scenarios
-
Justin Herbert injury update: Chargers QB reinjures ankle in Week 3