Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen has asked President Bush to declare Dyer and Gibson counties federal disaster areas after tornadoes and storms left at least 23 people dead in the state late Sunday and early Monday.
Our first priority is helping those impacted to get back on their feet quickly and to bring back a sense of normalcy at a time when they need it most, the governor, who planned to visit the area today, told The Associated Press.
The declaration would mean the counties are eligible for federal recovery aid.
Gov. Phil Bredesen said more than 1,000 homes or buildings were seriously damaged or destroyed, and he said about 75 people had been injured, 17 of those critically.
See tomorrow's Chattanooga Times Free Press for full coverage.
Our first priority is helping those impacted to get back on their feet quickly and to bring back a sense of normalcy at a time when they need it most, the governor, who planned to visit the area today, told The Associated Press.
The declaration would mean the counties are eligible for federal recovery aid.
Gov. Phil Bredesen said more than 1,000 homes or buildings were seriously damaged or destroyed, and he said about 75 people had been injured, 17 of those critically.
See tomorrow's Chattanooga Times Free Press for full coverage.
