US EditionWhile Trump overhauls FEMA, Mississippi tornado survivors await assistance
- Tornadoes struck Mississippi on March 14 and 15, killing seven people and damaging hundreds of homes, especially around Tylertown in Walthall County.
- After severe tornadoes struck Mississippi in mid-March, Governor Tate Reeves, a Republican, formally sought federal disaster aid beginning on April 1; however, approval from FEMA remains pending amid recent changes in the agency's leadership.
- Local officials and residents, including emergency director Royce McKee and firefighter Bobby McGinnis, emphasize urgent need for federal aid as recovery efforts stall without it.
- Mississippi Emergency Management director Scott Simmons said officials feel encouraged by FEMA's recent approval of Arkansas’ similar storm assistance on May 13, and lawmakers continue pressing the request.
- With FEMA undergoing restructuring under President Trump, who criticized the agency as 'very bureaucratic' and 'very slow,' the delay in aid highlights challenges in disaster response during federal transition.
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While Trump Reforms FEMA, Tornado Survivors in Mississippi Expect Help
More than two months after a tornado destroyed his home, Brian Lowery still searches the rubble in hopes of finding a tie pin that his mother gave him, made with the central stone of his wedding ring.
Tornado survivors await assistance as Trump overhauls FEMA
Mississippi’s request for federal disaster assistance is pending more than two months after 18 tornadoes ripped through the state. The delays offer a glimpse into what could be in store for communities around the country as the summer storm season…
Milton survivor on the verge of homelessness as FEMA assistance still pending
A Polk County woman who lost her home during Hurricane Milton is still trying to get FEMA funding seven months later.Amy Walsh was enjoying living the RV life. Her sons had moved out and it was a chance to save money before purchasing her dream home."The plan was to save money for 18 months. Twelve or 18 months and then put a down payment down on the house, but that kind of got demolished. Thank you, Milton, said Walsh.WATCH: Milton survivor on …
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While Trump overhauls FEMA, Mississippi tornado survivors await assistance
Mississippi’s request for federal disaster assistance is pending more than two months after 18 tornados ripped through the state, killing seven and damaging hundreds of homes.
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