much higher we have not independently confirmed to the numbers. the rep officer from emergency management says there have been a lot of loss of life and injuries however they cannot confirm any specific numbers at this time. she added they are conducting numerous search and rescue especially in smith station alabama the national weather service has declared emergencies in alabama and georgia and also on tornado warnings in florida and south carolina as the huge storm system heads toward the eastern seaboard more than 42000 homes and businesses are without electricity. there are reports of widespread damage in southeastern alabama our hearts go out to those who lost their lives today praying