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PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to prepare for severe weather forecast to move through the state late Tuesday into Wednesday. The National Weather Service says that some areas of Mississippi could see severe thunderstorms, damaging … Continue reading →

PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has received reports of residential flooding and evacuations in Jackson County, as a result of torrential rains from a slow moving storm system. Emergency managers in Jackson County are reporting the evacuation of … Continue reading →

JACKSON—The U.S. Small Business Administration approves disaster assistance to residents and businesses in several Mississippi Counties affected by the severe weather and tornadoes. “Many families and businesses were impacted by these storms and tornadoes,” Governor Phil Bryant said. “This will … Continue reading →

PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to prepare for severe weather this afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service, an approaching cold front will bring the possibility of strong tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail and flash … Continue reading →

JACKSON - The Mississippi Department of Human Services has services available for residents in counties affected by the spring storms. Replacement benefits through the regular food stamp program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, are available for current SNAP … Continue reading →

PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has received a preliminary damage report of 15 homes destroyed or sustained major damage in Kemper County as a result of a tornado and severe storms that hit the area on Thursday.  There … Continue reading →

This information has been prepared by MDEQ to assist in responding to the damage needs from recent tornado events in south Mississippi. There are several existing solid waste management facilities in these areas that should be available for disposal of … Continue reading →

PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has received a report of one death and at least five injures from severe storms and a tornado that moved through Kemper County earlier this afternoon. Seven counties have submitted damage reports to … Continue reading →

JACKSON – Gov. Phil Bryant declared a State of Emergency today for Kemper and Noxubee counties due to the impacts of severe storms and tornadoes. Any additional counties with damages or impacts due to the severe weather will also be … Continue reading →

PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has received a report of one death and at least five injures from severe storms and a tornado which moved through Kemper County earlier this afternoon. Five counties have submitted initial damage reports … Continue reading →