Mississippi Winter Storm Death Toll Climbs to Ten
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Jackson, Mississippi, state officials reported that a weekend winter storm caused multiple fatalities and widespread damage across the state. On Wednesday Governor Tate Reeves confirmed three deaths in Tate County, bringing the statewide toll to seven and prompting expanded emergency response. Officials reported power outages that peaked near 180,000 customers, MDOT crews milling ice on interstates and MEMA logging damage reports for 208 homes, five businesses and seven farms. Authorities opened 81 warming centers across 47 counties while crews, including 500 National Guard soldiers Thursday, worked on clearing roads and restoring services. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Weekend: A major winter storm moves across Mississippi, creating icy roads and hazardous travel.
- 2. Monday–Tuesday: Utilities report outages that rise toward a peak near 180,000 affected customers.
- 3. Wednesday: Governor Tate Reeves announces three deaths in Tate County, bringing statewide toll to seven; MEMA logs damage reports.
- 4. Wednesday: Authorities open 81 warming centers across 47 counties; MDOT treats and mills ice on interstates I-55 and I-22.
- 5. Thursday: Officials update toll to ten fatalities; National Guard deploys ~500 soldiers and U.S. Army Corps assists with generators and logistics.
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