LOUISVILLE, Miss. (AP) - President Barack Obama has signed an order declaring a major disaster in the state of Mississippi following Monday’s deadly tornado, clearing the way for federal assistance.
The declaration came late Wednesday and applies to areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding beginning Monday.
The order makes federal funding available to affected residents in Itawamba, Lee, Lowndes, Madison, Rankin, Wayne, and Winston counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the disaster.
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