Pearl – The State of Mississippi, local officials, hundreds of volunteers, faith-based organizations, and private sector partners continue to respond to the deadly tornadoes that swept through the state on March 24, 2023 (DR-4697-MS). Key Messages Displaced students need to finish the school year where they’re currently being sheltered DSNAP deadlines approaching for […]
Pearl – The State of Mississippi, local officials, hundreds of volunteers, faith-based organizations, and private sector partners continue to respond to the deadly tornadoes that swept through the state on March 24, 2023 (DR-4697-MS). Key Messages MEMA update on Red Cross sheltering and FEMA deadline FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers remain open For those currently out […]
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is announcing that as of today, all school districts impacted by the March 24 tornadoes and storms have resumed classes except for South Delta School District (SDSD), which is planning to reopen April 14. The districts impacted are Amory County School District, Carroll County School District, […]
Updated location and times as of 4/18/2022: County Dates Time Location Carroll 4/18/23 – 4/22/23 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Vaiden Gym 504 Mulberry Street Vaiden, MS 39176 Humphreys 4/18/23 – 4/22/23 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Humphreys Neighborhood Facility Building 505 North Hayden Street Belzoni, MS 39038 Monroe 4/26/23 – 4/30/23 7:00 […]
Pearl – The State of Mississippi, local officials, hundreds of volunteers, faith-based organizations, and private sector partners continue to respond to the deadly tornadoes that swept through the state on March 24, 2023. Key Messages MEMA in conjunction with the American Red Cross and FEMA, will be participating in a series of Townhall Meetings […]
Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is entering into an agreement with the American Red Cross to assist in temporarily lodging displaced residents from the March 24, 2023, deadly tornadoes. Under this agreement, the American Red Cross will place eligible disaster survivors into hotel or motel rooms, and provide meals for those individuals […]
PEARL, Miss. – The state of Mississippi and FEMA will open Disaster Recovery Centers in Montgomery and Panola counties Monday, April 10, at 11 a.m. to help survivors of the March storms and tornadoes. Other Disaster Recovery Centers are located in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties. Recovery specialists from the state, FEMA, the U.S. […]
PEARL, Miss. – Two mobile Disaster Recovery Centers operated by FEMA and the state of Mississippi will be making stops in Monroe County throughout the month of April. The dates and locations are: Wren Fire Department, 32659 Hwy 45N, Aberdeen, MS 39730 ▪ April 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ▪ April 11 and […]
PEARL, Miss. –If your home was damaged by the March 24-25 tornadoes but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters. You may qualify for FEMA assistance if you meet the following criteria: […]
Pearl – The State of Mississippi, local officials, hundreds of volunteers, faith-based organizations, and private sector partners continue to respond to the deadly tornadoes that swept through the state on March 24, 2023. As the response continues, MEMA’s top goals are debris removal, utility restoration (power, gas, water, sewer), and assessing non-congregate housing solutions for […]