TYLERTOWN, Miss. (WJTV) – The United Cajun Navy announced 18-wheeler loads of emergency supplies were shipped loaded up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and shipped to Tylertown, Magnolia and Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi.

These areas were impacted by a deadly tornado outbreak this weekend.

“Mississippians are always some of the first to show up when Louisiana needs help, so the decision to deploy was a no-brainer for us,” said UCN Vice President Brian Trascher.

“Simply put, The United Cajun Navy is awesome,” said Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.). “They’re always there for Mississippians when they need them most, and their most recent efforts are another great example of that. On behalf of our entire state and the over three million people who live here, I’d like to thank them for again stepping up to selflessly serve our residents. Mississippi is incredibly grateful to them.”

During the stop in Tylertown, CN President Todd Terrell met Steve Romero and Hailey Hart, who lost their home during the storm. He said the only thing they found was an American flag and a bible, which was poignantly opened to an Ezekiel passage about hope and restoration.

Terrell said UCN pledged a $10,000 grant to help Romero and Hart get back on their feet.

United Cajun Navy volunteers are also cooking for more than 300 first responders, as well as bringing food to the remote affected areas. They are also clearing debris for low to moderate income families who do not have insurance or other means for recovery. 

The United Cajun Navy Mississippi Chapter recruited nearly 30 volunteers for the effort, as well as seven skid steers and a dozen chainsaws. UCN plans to stay in the affected area until local officials and FEMA can take over relief efforts.