Biden approves disaster declaration for Mississippi storm that killed at least 26

President Joe Biden issued a disaster declaration for Mississippi after a string of tornadoes and other severe weather ravaged the state, and left at least 26 dead.

The White House announced early on Sunday that as part of the resolution, federal money will be made available to four regions, including Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, and Sharkey. Payments and grants may both be included in the resolution money.

AT LEAST 25 DEAD, THE MISSISSIPPI TORNADO Wind LEAVES.

The White House stated in a statement that assistance could include offers for short-term houses and home inspection, low-cost loans to pay for uninsured property losses, and other initiatives to assist people and business owners in recovering from the disaster’s effects.

According to the White House, extra support may be approved as damage assessments continue in other potential storm-affected areas. John Boyle, a coordinator for the national rescue effort, was chosen by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

In the districts of Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, and Sharkey,” Federal funding is also applicable to state, tribal, eligible local governments and several private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency play ,” the White House added.

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Between Friday and Saturday, the powerful hurricanes ravaged through both Mississippi and a portion of Alabama. According to Voice of AmericaNews, at least one of the fatalities occurred in Alabama.

Deanne Criswell, head of the FEMA, and Alejandro Mayorkas, director of homeland security, will travel to Mississippi on Sunday.