Mississippi EMA in the spotlight after severe storms tore through the state, causing damage and minor injuries; coordinating shelters and response.
A string of storms has damaged hundreds of homes across several central and western Mississippi counties, including a severe mobile home park in Lincoln County. Officials say there have been multiple injuries but no reported deaths as crews assess damage and restore power.
A kitten found alive after being trapped in debris by tornadoes in rural Mississippi is being cared for by a disaster-response group; no owners have been identified yet and adoption interest is high. The storms have damaged hundreds of homes and prompted state-wide emergency response.