A powerful EF4 tornado wiped out a small rural Mississippi town over the weekend.
Mississippi Management posted a video on social media showing what is left in Rolling Fork, a town of about 1,900 people.
The storm hit Friday night, killing at least 26 people. Grain trucks were thrown into each other, and the County Farm Bureau building was destroyed.
This is what’s left of the County Farm Bureau office in Rolling Fork. Please pray for your fellow Mississippians as they deal with the loss from Friday night’s storms. #MississippiFarmBureau has 2 cooking crews on the way to feed residents and 1st responders. #prayforrollingfork pic.twitter.com/OtkYb3TpbL
— msfarmbureau (@MSFarmBureau) March 25, 2023
As of right now, more than 36,000 people remain without power, and President Joe Biden has declared a state of emergency and deployed federal resources to help with the rescue.
Some from neighboring states in Tennessee, Louisiana, and Arkansas have been helping with the clean-up operation. Governor Reeves says it has been heartbreaking, but everyone comes together during a crisis.
“In times of tragedy, in times of crisis, [Mississippians] stand up and they show up, and they’re here to help themselves, help their neighbors,” Reeves tells BBC.
Leaders from around the industry took to social media to express their deepest condolences.
President Joe Biden
Jill and I are praying for those who have lost loved ones in the devastating tornadoes in Mississippi and those whose loved ones are missing.
— President Biden (@POTUS) March 25, 2023
I spoke with @tatereeves, @SenatorWicker, @SenHydeSmith, and @BennieGThompson to express my condolences and offer full federal support.
Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack
My thoughts and prayers are with all who have lost loved ones in the terrible tornadoes in Mississippi and with the communities who must rebuild their homes and businesses. Alongside our federal partners, @USDA is ready to provide assistance to those impacted by these storms.
— Secretary Tom Vilsack (@SecVilsack) March 25, 2023
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
The damage caused by the tornado in Rolling Fork is devastating. I pray for those affected and hope recovery efforts are already underway.
— Cindy Hyde-Smith (@cindyhydesmith) March 25, 2023
