A major storm system sweeping across the South yesterday killed at least 9 people (7 in Alabama; 2 in Georgia) as it unleashed a series of tornadoes.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in response to the storms and tornadoes and
that he had "ordered all relevant agencies to respond with an all-hands-on-deck approach to the affected communities."Some of the worst damage occurred in Selma, where a large and violent tornado tore down power lines and trees, flipped over cars and demolished entire buildings, local officials"So far we’ve had no fatalities locally; we’ve had some injuries, but no fatalities," Selma Mayor James Perkins said.
The city, a cornerstone of the civil rights movement, was enforcing a curfew Thursday night from dawn to dusk."I am sad to have learned that six Alabamians were lost to the storms that ravaged across our state," Ivey Thursday night. "My prayers are with their loved ones and communities. We are far too familiar with devastating weather, but our people are resilient.", "Our entire family is heartbroken over this tragedy. As we continue to monitor state response to these storms, we are praying for this family as they mourn this terrible loss."
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