President Joe Biden issued a disaster declaration for Mississippi after a string of tornadoes and other severe weather ravaged the state, and left at least 26 dead.
As part of the declaration, federal funds will be available to four counties including Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, and Sharkey, the White House announced early Sunday. Declaration money will include both loans and grants.
MISSISSIPPI TORNADO STORM LEAVES AT LEAST 25 DEAD
"Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster," The White House said in a statement.
Additional assistance may be approved as damage assessments are continue in other locations that may have been affected by the storm, per the White House. Federal Emergency Management Agency's John Boyle was appointed to coordinate federal recovery efforts.
"Federal funding also is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work in the counties of Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, and Sharkey," the White House added.
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The severe storms tore through both Mississippi and some of Alabama between Friday and Saturday. At least one of the deaths took place in Alabama, Voice of America News reported.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas are slated to visit Mississippi Sunday.