US tornadoes: At least 34 dead as storms tear through southern US
Summary
At least 34 people have died after powerful tornadoes and storms swept through the southern U.S., with Missouri suffering 12 fatalities.
Kansas saw eight deaths in a dust storm crash involving over 55 vehicles. Mississippi, Arkansas, Georgia, and Oklahoma also reported casualties.
Over 250,000 homes lost power, and flash flood warnings remain in effect across multiple states. Missouri officials confirmed 19 tornadoes in 25 counties, causing widespread destruction.
Strong winds fueled wildfires in central states, with Oklahoma’s largest blaze burning 27,500 acres. More severe weather is expected in the coming days.
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Let’s see if your federal government there does anything to help.
I think you guys are on your own.
Sad.
Freedom!!!
For the power outages, at least, power companies have mutual aid agreements and send in workers and equipment from out of state to assist in restoration. No federal government needed, they just jump into action.
That's not solace for people who lost their homes, but I thought it was nice and a bit comforting.
Canada is (was?) part of that agreement. I have a buddy who regularly heads down to the US. Does line-work after stuff like this. Our power company sends equipment too. Or used to. Not sure where that is right now, with all the agression at us from the US.
“The number you have called, FEMA, has been disconnected, or is no longer as dialed. Please check the number and dial again.”
Biden didn't do anything to stop the tornadoes!
/s for obvious reasons
Yeah this is totally a holdover from Biden's weather.
Thanks, Obama.
I see Elon got his hands on HAARP.