FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Another update on the tornadoes that impacted Mississippi:
A total of 26 injuries have been reported due to the storm. This includes 22 in Lincoln County, three in Lamar County, and one in Franklin County. The Mississippi State Department of Health will be meeting with hospitals tomorrow to help assess the status of those injured.
Currently, there are approximately 1,460 power outages statewide, down from a high of about 20,100. Utility crews are working hard to restore power as quickly as possible.
In Lincoln County, eight roads remain impassable due to debris. Damage assessments will take place tomorrow. Hinds, Covington, Jones, and Forrest counties, as well as @MSEMA, will support those efforts. The American Red Cross shelter in Brookhaven had an occupancy of zero overnight. Two POD sites continue to operate at the Bogue Chitto Fire Department and Easy Lincoln Fire Department. Feeding Operations continue at Bogue Chitto Fire Department, East Lincoln Fire Department, Auburn Road near Calvary Road, and Bogue Chitto Baptist Church. Samaritan’s Purse has started operating a volunteer intake organization site at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and will be holding orientations for volunteers at 7:30am and 12:30pm. These two orientations will run every day as necessary. Additionally, a donation intake center is located at:
Lincoln County School District Building
702 Saints Trail NW
Brookhaven, MS 39601
In Lamar County, damage assessments are complete, and EPAs continue to restore power. Debris continues be removed from roadways. A safe room has been moved to a standby status and is available to reopen if the need arises. The American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Samaritan’s Purse, MS Baptist Relief, Temple Baptist, and others are assisting Mississippians. At this time, there are no outstanding resource requests.
In Franklin County, damage assessments are complete and roadways remain passable. The EOC has returned to normal operations and will continue to assist Mississippians as necessary.