A storm system that swept the South and Midwest has left at least 30 people dead.
The storm resulted in dozens of separate tornadoes wreaking havoc across wide swaths of the United States, including through Little Rock, Arkansas, NBC News reported. People were found dead in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois, Delaware, and Mississippi. President Joe Biden expressed his condolences in a statement, which announced the approval of extensive federal aid to those affected.
"I’ve directed my team to bring every element of the federal government together to help with immediate needs and long-term rebuilding," he continued."Early this morning, I approved an expedited major disaster declaration to quickly provide Federal assistance to the people of Arkansas."He added that he spoke with Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders , Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker , and Delaware Gov. John Carney .
Arkansas appears to have been the hardest hit state, with officials estimating that tornadoes destroyed or damaged 2,100 to 2,600 structures and hospitalized 50 residents.
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