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Storms Cause Wind Damage in Several Mississippi Counties

A powerful storm front that barreled across much of the nation’s midsection during the night toppled trees, downed power lines and damaged homes as gusting winds roughed up several northern Mississippi counties, authorities said Thursday. There were also preliminary reports …

Mississippi DFA Overseeing Program to Help Strengthen Homes

Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney said he is working with legislators on a bill that would require insurers to offer discounts to homeowners who have strengthened homes against wind damage. State officials tell the Sun Herald that they hope the …

Officials Say Western New York Tornadoes Cost $760K

The Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services says tornadoes that touched down in three western New York communities a week ago caused $760,300 in property damage. The tornadoes touched down in the village of Fredonia and the towns of Pomfret …