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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Congressman Steve Cohen is trying to get federal assistance for those in his Memphis district affected by Monday morning’s storms.
He’s asking Shelby County emergency officials for a detailed report of the damage so federal disaster relief is made available quickly.
While no damage assessment has been made in the city, the National Weather Service said an EF-1 tornado with winds up to 105 mph ripped through the Parkway Village area around 6:40 a.m., tearing a path of more than a mile and severely damaging an apartment complex.
Damage including trees on homes was reported across Memphis and the Mid-South.
Cohen says he’s grateful no serious injuries or fatalities have been reported.
