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March 6, 2019

Alabama Tornado Kills At Least 23, 8 Still Missing
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In eastern Alabama, search and rescue teams have recovered and
identified 23 bodies following Sunday's devastating tornado-the nation's
deadliest in six years. The 170-mile-an-hour tornado ripped through
homes in Lee County, claiming lives from 6 to 93 years old. As of
Tuesday, up to eight people were still reported missing. This is Kathy
Carson of the local emergency management agency.

Kathy Carson: "This is the worst natural disaster that has ever occurred
in Lee County. And we have never-most of us cannot remember anything
ever creating this much of loss of life and injuries in our citizens."

On Tuesday, President Trump approved a major disaster declaration for
Alabama, allowing the devastated community to receive federal assistance
funds.


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