Will do everything we can to help: Joe Biden on Mississippi tornado damage

As Tornado left a trail of destruction across US state of Mississippi killing as many as 23 people and plunging thousands of homes into darkness US President Joe Biden called the devastation heartbreaking as search and rescue efforts continued on Saturday Biden expressed condolences and offered full federal support as communities recover from the effects of this stormTo those impacted by these devastating storms and to the first responders and emergency personnel working to help their fellow Americans we will do everything we can to help We will be there as long as it takes We will work together to deliver the support you need to recover Biden said Biden in his statement on Saturday said While we are still assessing the full extent of the damage we know that many of our fellow Americans are not only grieving for family and friends theyve lost their homes and businessesPresident Joe Biden spoke with state and local leaders after deadly storms swept across the South overnight and said he is praying for those who have lost loved ones and for those whose loved ones are missing At least 23 people were killed and dozens injured due to tornado and strong thunderstorms that swept across Mississippi US late Friday leaving a trail of damage for over 100 miles ABC News reported citing local and federal authorities saidAlso Read Mississippi tornado kills 23The US President said he had reached out to Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and had spoken to Senator Wicker Senator HydeSmith and Congressman Bennie Thompson to express his condolences and offer full federal support as communities recover from the effects of this stormI also spoke to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell who has already deployed emergency response personnel and resources to support searchandrescue teams assess the damage and focus our federal support where it is needed most quickly Biden said in his statement released by The White HouseTo those impacted by these devastating storms and to the first responders and emergency personnel working to help their fellow Americans we will do everything we can to help We will be there as long as it takes We will work together to deliver the support you need to recover the statement by the US President readMississippi Gov Tate Reeves issued a state of emergency Saturday in all counties affected by the severe storms that swept across the state Friday according to a statementIm devastated by the destruction and loss of life that these storms have caused Reeves said The state of Mississippi will continue doing everything we can to marshal every resource available to support our fellow Mississippians who are in need The state will be there to help them rebuildMississippi Governor said 23 people were killed in the tornado and storms that struck Mississippi Reeves tweeted At least twentythree Mississippians were killed by last nights violent tornados We know that many more are injured Search and rescue teams are still activeIn another tweet he stated Many in the MS Delta need your prayer and Gods protection tonight We have activated medical supportsurging more ambulances and other emergency assets for those affected Search and rescue is active Watch weather reports and stay cautious through the night MississippiWere not going anywhere and were in it for the long haul Please join me in praying for the family and friends of those who lost loved ones in this trying time CNN reported Reeves continued as sayingMeanwhile Mississippi Emergency Management Agency in a tweet said We can confirm 23 dead dozens injured 4 missing due to last nights tornadoes We have numerous local and state search and rescue teams that continue to work this morning A number of assets are on the ground to assist those that have been impacted It further said We will provide more information as it becomes availableSpeaking to ABC News Coroner Angelia Easton said that 13 people had died in Sharkey County Carroll County Coroner Mark Stiles confirmed that three people had died Meanwhile Coroner Alan Gurley said that two people died in Monroe County Jose Watson a Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper said one person died in Silver City in Humphreys County as per the news reportThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever