Storm victims thankful to be alive after tornado

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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said Thursday's storms caused damage in at least seven Mississippi counties, but some was relatively minor, including downed trees and damaged roofs.

MEMA said in a news release Friday that at least 128 homes were damaged in Kemper and Noxubee counties, with half of these destroyed having major damage. Twelve businesses were damaged or destroyed.

"We're through with all the search and rescue. Everybody's accounted for. Now we have to do the damage assessments and … begin the cleanup process," Rent said.

April is the most active month for tornadoes in Mississippi, Rent said.

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