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President Biden orders federal aid to Mississippi: White House

Published: 26 Mar 2023 - 11:09 am | Last Updated: 26 Mar 2023 - 11:16 am
The remains of a house and cars are entangled in tree limbs in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on March 25, 2023, after a tornado touched down in the area. (Photo by Chandan Khanna / AFP)

The remains of a house and cars are entangled in tree limbs in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, on March 25, 2023, after a tornado touched down in the area. (Photo by Chandan Khanna / AFP)

AFP

Washington, United States: US President Joe Biden ordered federal aid to the state of Mississippi to support local recovery efforts in areas affected by devastating tornadoes, the White House said on Sunday.

The federal funding includes grants for temporary housing, home repairs and low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses.