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Tornado in Mississippi Yazoo City MS State of Emergency

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Benny Hollywood

A giant tornado is reportedly the cause of major destruction to Yazoo City MS and is reportedly still in danger. Yazoo City Mississippi is still in the state of shock but is in the process of declaring a state of emergency. Yazoo City MS Officials are already reporting two confirmed deaths and they expect more to come. It was said that this tornado punched a line right through the city of Yazoo MS and has left nothing behind. The Yazoo City Tornado was one of the biggest tornadoes of the year. Mayor Straughter said that the damage is still being assessed but he expects it to be an ugly picture. Houses, vehicles and people were said to all have been victim to the tornado’s rage. The Yazoo City MS tornado will likely have negative effects to this county. There are more areas currently that have tornado warnings and residents are advised to stay indoors or within tornado shelters under ground if they can. Check the list for a complete breakdown of other counties and cities that are under the tornado warning Yazoo City MS Tornado – State of Emergency says Mayor Straughter Tornado in Mississippi Yazoo City MS State of Emergency is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading →

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Tornado hits Mississippi

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Benny Hollywood

Atleast ten were killed when an almost a mile wide tornado hit the cities from the central western border with Lousiana northeastward to Alabama. It happened as the the dawn broke Sunday. Rescuers prepared to reach the most affected areas. Death toll is expected to increase. Power lines toppled, teared roofs off houses, damaged cars as the Tornado passed through the cities. According to the spokesperson of Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Jeff Rent and Greg Flynn, two of the dead were children and one was a three month old baby, five were from Choctaw County, four from Yazoo County, norht of Jackson, one from Holmes County and central Mississippi. Several houses were severely damaged. 50 in Holmes County, 30 homes in Eagle Lake near Louisiana Border. Due to downed trees and other damages, some part of some Highways in Yazoo and County Holmes were closed specifically Highway 3 in Yazo0 County and Highways 14 and 17 in Holmes County. Victims of the Tornado were brought to King’s Daughters hospital in Yazoo where only one doctor was on duty and one nurse to facilitate during the Saturday night. President Obama was already informed about the incident and according to Barbour, the President has plans to request federal aid on Monday. The tornado had traveled 150 miles across the Mississippi, moving from the western part to northeast part of the state according to CNN meteorologist, Jacqui Jeras. And the Tornado is still on watched until Sunday. Tornado hits Mississippi is a post from: Daily World Buzz Continue reading →

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