WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) toured the tornado damage in the Pine Belt from Saturday’s severe storms.

On Monday, the governor met with Mrs. Lott and her family near Seminary. According to Reeves, Lott lost her husband on Saturday, and her sister was hospitalized due to the storms.

“Life is precious, and I pray for God’s strength in these challenging times! Please join me in prayer for everyone that is suffering,” he said.

During a news conference in Tylertown, Reeves said 23 counties have reported damage across the state. He said there is a high likelihood for individual and public assistance to be approved.

Officials said 12 tornadoes hit the state this weekend, and 10 of those tornadoes have been confirmed by the National Weather Service (NWS).

Six fatalities have been reported in Mississippi. Three of the deaths occurred in Walthall County. Officials said the victims were two adults and a 7-year-old.

Disaster response is pouring into the county to provide aid. Hot meals will be prepared on Monday at Salem Baptist Church and at 353 St. Paul Road outside of Tylertown. Donations of non-perishable foods and household supplies can be dropped off and picked up at the Walthall County EMA on Armory Drive from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Disaster teams will also be available at Tylertown Baptist Church to help victims with assistance with structural cleanup. Volunteers can also sign up at the Tylertown Fire Department.