Miss Covington County pushes for storm aid for neighbors

Miss Covington County pushes for storm aid for neighbors

COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - More than six weeks after a tornado outbreak hit Mississippi, the state has yet to receive federal assistance. Covington County was one of the hardest-hit areas. About 50 homes were damaged or destroyed. Miss Covington County Haley Fortenberry is using her platform to push for federal assistance. Her family lost their home in the storm, and her grandfather died after being trapped in his mobile home. Fortenberry …

FEMA Assistance Available For Storm Damaged And Lost Personal Property And Vehicles

The Harrodsburg Herald/Robert MooreAs flood waters began to recede along U.S. 68 at the Jessamine County line last month, authorities were shocked to discover a truck submerged by the river. Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Mercer County residents dealing with personal property—including vehicles—lost or damaged in April’s storms, FEMA may be able to provide disaster relief. The agency is also providing relief for renters i…