US Hurricane Disaster: Dozens Dead

The hurricane, which struck the states of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana and Tennessee, killed 22 people.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a statement on her social media account: “Due to today’s severe weather conditions, I have signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the state of Arkansas. “We will spare no resources to assist in the response and recovery efforts of those affected in Arkansas.” Governor Sanders announced that the National Guard is also working in the area.

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the hurricane, saying: “I have signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency for Sullivan and Johnson counties due to the severe weather conditions that they were in effect across the state overnight connecting Friday with Saturday. “Above all, my thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives in this storm and all who have been harmed by this event,” he said.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said, “I have issued a disaster declaration in support of Boone, Crawford, DuPage, Marion and Sangamon counties and allow the State of Illinois to provide residents with all necessary recovery support. . “We will spare no effort to help those affected by yesterday’s severe weather conditions,” he said.

LAST WEEK 26 PEOPLE DID IT IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

The hurricane that hit the southern state of Mississippi last weekend killed 26 people.

The state’s governor, Tate Reeves, declared a state of emergency after the hurricane.

US President Joe Biden said: “We will do everything we can to help. “We will work together to get you the support you need, no matter how long it takes.”