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Winter Weather

Preparedness

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the National Weather Service and the Mississippi Department of Transportation, encourages Mississippians to prepare their families, homes, and vehicles for the upcoming winter weather season.

Click here for tips on how to prepare

MEMA's

Disaster Preparedness Guide For Older Adults

MEMA has created a new disaster preparedness guide to help Mississippi's older citizens prepare for any type of disaster. Inside, you'll find ways to assess your needs, make a plan, and engage your support network to plan for any disaster. Request a free copy today at [email protected].

Click here to download MEMA's Disaster Preparedness Guide For Older Adults

MEMA's

Mobile App

Download the free MEMA app for tools and resources to use before, during, and after a storm or disaster.

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Shelters

Shelters and safe rooms are operated on a local level and reported to MEMA

Power Outages

Check here for possible outage information during or after an event.

WEATHER

Latest Weather tracking and current conditions for the State.

MEMA Jobs

We are looking for qualified and dedicated people to work at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency who are ready to serve those before, during and after a disaster.

MISSISSIPPI WEATHER ALERTS

Flood Watch issued December 10 at 5:51PM CST until December 10 at 6:00PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Source: Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Jackson (MSC059) Mississippi Issued by the National Weather Service Published on 2024-12-10
Flood Watch issued December 10 at 4:37PM CST until December 10 at 6:00PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Source: Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Jackson (MSC059) Mississippi Issued by the National Weather Service Published on 2024-12-10
Flood Watch issued December 10 at 1:08PM CST until December 10 at 6:00PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Source: Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Jackson (MSC059) Mississippi Issued by the National Weather Service Published on 2024-12-10
TEST Tsunami Warning issued December 10 at 12:19PM EST until December 10 at 1:19PM EST by NWS National Tsunami Warning Center
Source: Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Jackson (MSC059) Mississippi Issued by the National Weather Service Published on 2024-12-10

Preparedness

Community Preparedness

LATEST NEWS

Cold-Weather Shelter Opening in Harrison County

( 11 December 2024 ) Due to anticipated cold weather conditions, one shelter will open in Harrison County tonight. D’Iberville – Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center – Opens at 4:30 pm • 10395 Automall Parkway, D’Iberville Transportation assistance is available; call Coast Transit Authority at (228) 896-8080 or check their website for route information. https://coasttransit.com/ For guidance on preparing for cold [...]

Winter Weather Preparedness Day is December 4, 2024

( 02 December 2024 ) PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the National Weather Service and the Mississippi Department of Transportation, encourages Mississippians to prepare for the upcoming winter weather season on Winter Weather Preparedness Day, December 4, 2024. In January 2024, dangerous cold and icy conditions caused 12 fatalities and 29 injuries across [...]