Obama heading to tornado-slammed Missouri this weekend
(CNN) -- President Barack Obama said he＇ll be traveling to the tornado-damaged state of Missouri on Sunday.
A tornado that cut through the city of Joplin on Sunday was the single deadliest twister to ever hit American soil since the National Weather Service began keeping records 61 years ago. At least 117 people have died.
"We are going to do absolutely everything we can to make sure they recover," said Obama, in England on Tuesday to meet with Britain＇s royal family and huddle with top politicians.
Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Craig Fugate and Deputy Administrator Richard Serino have traveled to Missouri to work with state and local officials, Obama said.
In addition, Obama said he and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano have spoken with Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to offer federal resources.
"We can make sure that the families and communities upended by these storms have everything they need to pull through," Obama said.
"I know that a lot of people are wondering how they＇ll get through the coming days or months or even years, but I want everybody in Joplin, everybody in Missouri, everybody in Minnesota, everybody across the Midwest to know that we are here for you," the president said.
"The American people are by your side. We＇re going to stay there until every home is repaired, until every neighborhood is rebuilt, until every business is back on its feet." |
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