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At least 15 killed as tornadoes rip through southern America leaving a trail of destruction as Donald Trump pledges help to storm-hit states

State of emergency declared in Georgia where 11 have been killed and 23 injured

AT LEAST 15 people have already been killed as tornadoes rip through southern America as President Donald Trump pledges to send help to storm-hit states.

A state of emergency was declared in Georgia this morning as officials announced 11 had been killed and 23 injured.

Jenny Bullard carries a pair of boots from her home that was damaged by a tornado
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Credit: AP:Associated Press
Many people have been left homeless after tornado ripped through Mississippi
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Many people have been left homeless after tornado ripped through MississippiCredit: Barcroft Media
Jeff Bullard sits in what used to be the foyer of his home as his daughter, Jenny Bullard, looks through debris after the devastating tornado
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Jeff Bullard sits in what used to be the foyer of his home as his daughter, Jenny Bullard, looks through debris after the devastating tornadoCredit: AP:Associated Press
Trees and debris cover the ground after a tornado tornado ripped through the Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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Trees and debris cover the ground after a tornado tornado ripped through the Hattiesburg, MississippiCredit: AP:Associated Press
The remains of a house sit in a debris pile along Highway 122 as power line workers repair a downed line near Barney in Georgia
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The remains of a house sit in a debris pile along Highway 122 as power line workers repair a downed line near Barney in GeorgiaCredit: AP:Associated Press
Hattiesburg was hit by a tornado early on Saturday morning leaving many residents homeless
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Hattiesburg was hit by a tornado early on Saturday morning leaving many residents homelessCredit: Barcroft Media
At least four people were killed when the apparent tornado ripped through the town on Saturday
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At least four people were killed when the apparent tornado ripped through the Mississippi town on SaturdayCredit: Alamy
Dozens of homes have reportedly been damaged in the city of Hattiesburg
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Dozens of homes have reportedly been damaged in the city of HattiesburgCredit: AP:Associated Press

President Trump pledged federal assistance for Georgia, Florida and Alabama after the southeastern states were hit by severe storms.

Trump said during a White House ceremony that he had spoken to Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and planned to speak with Florida Governor Rick Scott about the storms.
Trump said he expressed his condolences.

"The tornadoes were vicious and powerful and strong and they suffered greatly," he said. "So we'll be helping out."

The announcement came just a day after four were declared dead when a tornado hit Mississippi.

In Georgia seven people died at a mobile home park devastated by the powerful storm.

Cook County Coroner Tim Purvis said an apparent tornado "levelled" mobile homes before dawn on Sunday.

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Mr Purvis said emergency responders are continuing to search for survivors.

He estimated the park has about 40 mobile homes total, roughly half of which were destroyed.

On Saturday four people were killed in Mississippi as winds ripped roofs from homes and tore-up trees.

Devastated Monica McCarty said her father died in the trailer park where they lived, while her son was crushed to death while in bed at her mother's house.

Standing amid the carnage, Ms McCarty said: "They couldn't get him out of the house. They said he was laying in the bed."

A U.S. Air Force airman surveys debris as emergency services are at the scene in Georgia
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A U.S. Air Force airman surveys debris as emergency services are at the scene in GeorgiaCredit: Reuters
Debris covers an area of the Sunshine Acres neighbourhood after a tornado struck Adel, Georgia
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Debris covers an area of the Sunshine Acres neighbourhood after a tornado struck Adel, GeorgiaCredit: Reuters
Storm damage is seen at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil, Georgia
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Storm damage is seen at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil, GeorgiaCredit: AP:Associated Press
A storm damaged home in Adel, Georgia, where the roof has been torn off and debris lies on the ground
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A storm damaged home in Adel, Georgia, where the roof has been torn off and debris lies on the groundCredit: AP:Associated Press
The William Carey University Campus in Hattiesburg was destroyed and students are being evacuated
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The William Carey University Campus in Hattiesburg was destroyed and students are being evacuatedCredit: AP:Associated Press
Shanise McMorris grieves on the slab of her Hattiesburg, Miss., home
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Shanise McMorris grieves on the slab of her Hattiesburg homeCredit: AP:Associated Press
Little remains of Cottrell Memorial CME Church after a tornado hit early on Saturday
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Little remains of Cottrell Memorial CME Church in Hattiesburg after a tornado hit early on SaturdayCredit: AP:Associated Press
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Dozens of homes have been damaged in the city of Hattiesburg and streets are covered with debris.

Marilyn Bullard looks through her parents bedroom after the home was damaged by a tornado in Adel, Georgia
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Marilyn Bullard looks through her parents bedroom after the home was damaged by a tornado in Adel, GeorgiaCredit: AP:Associated Press
Fallen trees sit near Zoar United Methodist Church that sustained damage to its steeple in the storm
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Fallen trees sit near Zoar United Methodist Church that sustained damage to its steeple in the stormCredit: AP:Associated Press
A Brooks County Sheriff and officials block Highway 122 as power line workers repair a downed pole in the background
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A Brooks County Sheriff and officials block Highway 122 as power line workers repair a downed pole in the backgroundCredit: AP:Associated Press

Mayor Johnny DuPree has signed an emergency declaration for the city, which reported "significant injuries" and structural damage.

More than 40 firefighters from across Mississippi had gathered outside Hattiesburg police headquarters to search for the dead and injured

The National Weather Service has warned that southern Georgia, northern Florida and the corner of southeastern Alabama could face "intense and long track" tornadoes, scattered damaging winds and large hail later today.

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