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USA |  Hurricane-hit Mississippi will face more bad weather

USA | Hurricane-hit Mississippi will face more bad weather

More storms are expected in the state Mississippi.

While destroying the townspeople Rolling Fork are fighting with In the aftermath of a massive hurricane that swept through the southern state of the United StatesMany in the region are bracing for another wave of powerful tornadoes, damaging winds and hail the size of a tennis ball.

At the moment it is known that 26 people died. Amid bereavement and search and rescue operations, he is resurrected President Joe Biden Declared a state of emergency, the liberalization of disaster aid.

“We know this is going to be a long-term recovery event. And we can see that one of the main issues we’re going to have is housing and how do we help people who have been impacted by this terrible event.” Deanne Criswell, Administrator of the US Federal Emergency Management Agency.

But the destruction is so massive that the shocked locals don’t know where to start cleaning up. Crews are working to remove fallen trees crippling power lines, with thousands of people losing power during Friday’s storm.

“All I’m looking for is some help. Give us some help. I know we’ve lost everything, we have to start at the bottom. Please help us. Give us some help, because it’s very hard for some people,” says Shirley Stamps, a hurricane victim. “They don’t work, they don’t have a job. Please help us. Thank you”.

Hurricane season in the southern states of the United States has not yet officially reached its peak. April, May, and June are typically the most active months for extreme weather events and tornadoes in the region.

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