Mississippi tornado: US officials discuss “heartbreaking' devastation in Rolling Fork

U.S. officials pledged their continued support in Mississippi on Sunday after powerful tornadoes tore through the state on Friday, destroying homes and leaving at least 20 people dead.

“What we’ve seen over the last 36 hours in Mississippi, on the one hand, has been heartbreaking to see the loss and devastation of these communities. But on the other hand, has been inspiring and gives me great reason for optimism,” said Gov. Tate Reeves about how the tragedy has brought the community together.

Early on Sunday, President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration for Mississippi, making federal funding available to the areas hardest hit by the deadly tornado that ripped through the Mississippi Delta, one of the poorest regions of the U.S.

The town of Rolling Fork in western Mississippi is one of those hardest-hit areas. The town’s mayor, who is also the local funeral director, said he lost personal friends when the tornado ripped through the town and that he is now having to “meet families, those who have lost loved one and help them make it through.”

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[SEEDOFISRAEL]

The heart of slavery! Hence the destruction!

[jimbojones]

Geoengineering is heart breaking to the wilfully ignorant . . .

[vicgarbutt]

for gods sake change the building codes to safer construction methods, underground wiring, mandatory shelters in basements etc. don't just reguild in wood and brick. reinforced solid block walls with steel frames and poured techniques. etc.

[templegabrial]

I will forever be indebted to you you've changed my whole life continue to preach about your name for the world to hear you've saved me from a huge financial debt with just little investment, thanks s0
much Mrs. Sophia from Canada Toronto

[sha-muvu]

What about the people who have nothing

[briannamcdaniel]

I'll keep you guys in my prayers. 😢

[melissachappell]

Heart and prayers go out to all impacted ❤

[MrKenng]

Climate change is solidly real and let's continue to vote for LPC or even Green Party as they will do a better job in tackling global warming.

[bennorwood]

Where is the quote of the century I’m not only the mayor of this town I’m also the funeral Director😊

[loveyoutube]

Oh my God, this is disaster, my prayers to all the families has been effected.

[lesterhalfjunior]

i felt the wind. In ontario canada, the

[lukewarmwater]

They're not disasters, we're just always in the way...