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US storms: At least 18 dead in Georgia and Mississippi US storms: At least 19 dead in Georgia and Mississippi
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Severe weather has killed at least 18 people in the US South and injured many more, emergency officials say. Severe weather has killed at least 19 people in the US South and injured many more, emergency officials say.
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has declared a state of emergency in seven counties in the state, where 14 people have died. Weather officials warn of high winds, rain and flash flooding as the weather system now moves up the east coast.
Four people were killed by tornadoes in Mississippi on Saturday. Four people were killed in Mississippi and 15 in Georgia during the weekend's tornadoes and thunderstorms.
The US National Weather Service warns of possible strong wind gusts for parts of west and central Florida, but a severe weather threat has ended. President Trump has pledged federal assistance to the three states that have been most-affected by the storms.
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency said in a news release that the 14 victims were in the southern Cook, Brooks, Dougherty and Berrien counties. "The tornadoes were vicious and powerful and strong and they suffered greatly," Mr Trump said on Sunday at the White House.
"So we'll be helping out," he added.
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency said that the 15 victims were in the southern Cook, Brooks, Dougherty and Berrien counties.
Most of the deaths occurred in Cook County, when a mobile home park was apparently struck by a tornado.Most of the deaths occurred in Cook County, when a mobile home park was apparently struck by a tornado.
Cook County coroner Tim Purvis said numerous mobile homes had been "levelled" before dawn on Sunday in the park near the city of Adel. He said emergency teams were still searching for survivors. Cook County coroner Tim Purvis said numerous mobile homes had been "levelled" before dawn on Sunday in the park near the city of Adel.
Emergency teams are still searching for survivors beneath the rubble, he added.
Mr Purvis estimated that the park has about 40 mobile homes in total, and roughly half were destroyed.Mr Purvis estimated that the park has about 40 mobile homes in total, and roughly half were destroyed.
"These storms have devastated communities and homes in South Central Georgia, and the state is making all resources available to the impacted areas," Governor Deal said in a statement."These storms have devastated communities and homes in South Central Georgia, and the state is making all resources available to the impacted areas," Governor Deal said in a statement.
US President Donald Trump said he had spoken to Gov Deal and expressed his condolences for the loss of life. "Trailers are just flat, just laid on top of people", rescue worker Debbie Van Brackel told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
"You need a bulldozer to pull it off. Trailers are upside down."
In Brooks County, coroner Michael Miller said two people died when an apparent tornado tossed a mobile home around 100 yards into the middle of Highway 122.In Brooks County, coroner Michael Miller said two people died when an apparent tornado tossed a mobile home around 100 yards into the middle of Highway 122.
Swathes of the south-eastern United States have been hit by storms over the weekend.Swathes of the south-eastern United States have been hit by storms over the weekend.
Two tornadoes were also reported in South Carolina, officials say.
In southern Mississippi, four people died in the path of a tornado with winds above 218 km/h (136 mph).In southern Mississippi, four people died in the path of a tornado with winds above 218 km/h (136 mph).
More than 50 others were injured and about 480 homes were damaged, state officials said.More than 50 others were injured and about 480 homes were damaged, state officials said.
The Georgia Emergency Management Agency issued advice on the best and worst places to shelter from a tornado late on Saturday, advising locals in the path of a tornado to cover themselves with blankets or a mattress for protection.The Georgia Emergency Management Agency issued advice on the best and worst places to shelter from a tornado late on Saturday, advising locals in the path of a tornado to cover themselves with blankets or a mattress for protection.