Gov. Haley Barbour declares State of Emergency

According to a press release issued today by the Office of the Governor in Jackson, Gov. Haley Barbour has declared a State of Emergency following the severe weather and tornadoes that struck of Tues., Feb. 5. Alcorn, DeSoto and Lafayette counties were among those damaged in the storm.

Representatives from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency were deployed to assist the counties and make preliminary damage assessments. The Salvation Army, American Red Cross and other volunteer agencies also assisted in North Mississippi.

The State of Emergency allows state resources to be used in the areas most heavily damaged by the storm. It also gives emergency responders the authority to provide services to the storm victims quickly and efficiently.

For more information, check Thursday's edition of The Daily Mississippian.