US President Joe Biden pledged nationwide aid for storm-hit Mississippi on Sunday. Friday night, a powerful tornado swept across the southern state, leaving a trail of destruction for 100 miles. At least 26 people were killed, several international news agencies reported. Storms are expected again on Sunday.
The aid consists of necessary (medical) goods as well as financial support. For example, victims can receive money for the repair of their house or for temporary accommodation. They can also take out loans for uninsured property that they have lost.
Rescue teams are actively searching Mississippi for people among the rubble after the tornado flattened entire blocks. This is urgent, because the National Weather Service predicted severe weather for Sunday. Not only in Mississippi, but also in the neighboring states of Louisiana and Alabama, there is a high chance of a storm and a new tornado cannot be ruled out.
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