Mississippi leaders request federal disaster declaration for May tornadoes

Mississippi leaders request federal disaster declaration for May tornadoes

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. All six members of Mississippi’s congressional delegation signed a letter urging President Donald Trump to approve a major disaster declaration to assist recovery from tornadoes and severe weather that struck the state on May 6 and 7. Gov. Tate Reeves sent the declaration request on Tuesday. The request seeks individual and public assistance for Franklin, Lamar, L…