Mississippi officials provided an update on the tornadoes that swept through the state, reporting 26 injuries. The majority, 22, occurred in Lincoln County, with three in Lamar County and one in Franklin County, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Health officials are scheduled to meet with hospitals tomorrow to assess the condition of those injured. Power outages have decreased from approximately 20,100 to about 1,460 statewide as utility crews work to restore service. In Lincoln County, eight roads remain impassable due to debris, with damage assessments set for tomorrow. Support is coming from counties including Hinds, Covington, Jones, and Forrest, along with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.
The American Red Cross reported no overnight occupancy at its Brookhaven shelter. Two points of distribution remain open at the Bogue Chitto Fire Department and East Lincoln Fire Department, where feeding operations are ongoing at several locations, including Baptist churches and fire departments. Samaritan’s Purse has established a volunteer intake site at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and is holding daily orientations for volunteers at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., as needed.
A donation center is also open at the Lincoln County School District Building at 702 Saints Trail NW in Brookhaven. In Lamar County, damage assessments are complete, and power is being restored. Debris removal continues, and a safe room has been placed on standby status. Several relief organizations, including the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, and Samaritan’s Purse, continue to assist residents.
In Franklin County, damage assessments are finished, and roadways remain passable. The county’s emergency operations center has returned to normal operations, with ongoing support for residents. Officials thank volunteers, first responders, utility crews, and emergency managers for their efforts in the recovery process.
