The death toll from tornadoes in the United States has risen to 18

dues of The death toll from tornadoes in the United States has risen to 18Including four children in four different states, within the framework of the severe weather situations that affected the country over the weekend.

At least seven people have died Cooke County, Texasand two of the victims were two and five years old. Eight others have died Arkansastwo other people inside oklahoma and in the other KentuckyAccording to local sources consulted by the CNN television network.

in North Texas, in the middle Between 60 and 80 people were stranded at a gas station Until the storm passed. Some of them were injured, but none of them were life-threatening. The storm damaged many buildings, trees, power lines and vehicles.

Governor of Texas, Greg Abbotthas signed a disaster declaration for four counties, bringing the total number of areas to which the measure applies to 106. “We estimate that about 100 people were injured, more than 200 homes or structures were destroyed, and more than 220 buildings were damaged. These numbers may increase as more assessments are made,” he said.

Abbott has said that it “has been A heartbreaking week with loss of livesProperties were reduced to rubble and the hopes and dreams of those who owned homes or small houses were crushed, but in true Texas style, Texans are responding to this major tragedy with love, caring and generosity.”

As soon as the damaged areas heal, Hurricanes are headed for the East CoastWhere strong winds and hailstorms will be recorded.