Ripley, Mississippi — Gravestown’s volunteer fire department received a crucial generator from FEMA after an unprecedented ice storm left the community without power and running water for five days. Fire Chief Kenny Childs expressed gratitude for the aid, noting that power restoration could take up to 15 days. The generator will provide emergency support and shelter for residents. Meanwhile, power crews are working to repair extensive damage from the storm across the region.
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