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Hurricane Preparedness

The official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season is June 1.

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Community Safe Room Program

Did you know that county/municipal officials can apply for Hazard Mitigation Grants to build Community Safe Rooms?

Spring 2022

Severe Weather Preparedness

This week is dedicated to informing Mississippians on how to prepare for the weather the state experiences during the Spring severe weather season.

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COVID-19

Funeral Assistance

The COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program is a federal program run by FEMA

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Shelters

Shelters and safe rooms are operated on a local level. Openings are reported to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency

Offices

Offices of: Public Assistance, Response, Individual Assistance, Preparedness, Logistics, MITS, Administrative Services

News

The latest news releases on emergencies across the state including damage reports, federal assistance, and more.

ABOUT MEMA

Our mission, at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, is to safeguard Mississippi and her citizens by fostering a culture of preparedness, executing timely response during disaster, and quickly restoring quality of life post event. Emergency Management is a comprehensive approach for administering and governing efforts in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Recognizing that emergency management begins and ends at the local level, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is a vital asset for the state of Mississippi. Regardless of the threat, MEMA will plan and prepare for emergency scenarios, respond to and support local EMAs during emergency events, and coordinate and resource recovery efforts in the wake of a disaster.

MISSISSIPPI WEATHER ALERTS

Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 2:21PM CDT by NWS
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Lowndes County through 245 PM CDT... At 220 PM CDT, Doppler radar… Read more »

Preparedness

Community Preparedness

"The Recovery Office is devoted to providing federal and state reimbursements throughout the State under the Public Assistance grant program. Over the past year the Recovery Team has disbursed over $80M to eligible local governments and certain private non-profits impacted by federally declared disasters."

– CLAYTON FRENCH, MEMA DEPUTY DIRECTOR

"Our tenacious planning, training and exercises now, will set the conditions for a strong Mississippi after any disaster. Posturing for Preparedness while remaining situationally flexible is key to disaster resiliency and response"

– LORETTA THORPE, OFFICE OF PREPAREDNESS DIRECTOR

"We save lives and protect property by reducing risk. We invest in the safety of the community long before and after a disaster happens."

– JANA HENDERSON, OFFICE OF MITIGATION DIRECTOR

"Housing and Assistance works every day to improve our organization’s ability to provide aid and relief to all citizens of our state when disasters occur. We do this only through the capabilities provided by our County Emergency Managers, a host of Volunteer Organizations, knowledgeable members of the Disabilities Community, and the efforts our supporting State Agencies."

- HOUSING AND ASSISTANCE

LATEST NEWS

Hurricane Preparedness Week May 1-7, 2022

( 30 April 2022 ) PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves declares May 1-7, 2022, Hurricane Preparedness Week for the state of Mississippi. The official start of Hurricane Season is June 1 – November 30. The North Atlantic Hurricane Season is predicted to be above-average with 16-20 named storms, 6-8 hurricanes, and 3-5 major hurricanes (Category 3 – Category [...]

Governor Reeves Requests Major Disaster Declaration for March 30 Severe Weather

( 29 April 2022 ) PEARL, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden for Individual Assistance due to tornadoes and severe weather which occurred on March 30, 2022. According to the National Weather Service, 33 tornadoes swept through the state that day causing major damage to homes and injuring three people. The State is [...]

Governor Reeves Requests Major Disaster Declaration for March 22 Severe Weather

( 28 April 2022 ) PEARL, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden for Individual Assistance due to tornadoes and severe weather which occurred on March 22, 2022. According to the National Weather Service, 27 tornadoes swept through the state that day causing major damage to homes and injuring three people. The State is [...]

April 13 Severe Weather Update #2

( 15 April 2022 ) PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with counties to assess damage from the severe weather on April 13, 2022. At this time, at least six tornadoes have been confirmed by the National Weather Service to have occurred in Mississippi on that date. Six injuries have been reported to MEMA (2-Alcorn, [...]

Video Updates

Complete a Written Plan - Hurricane Preparedness Week

As we wrap up hurricane preparedness week, we want you to write down your plan. Prepare now before the season begins, while you have time and are not under pressure. If you wait until a hurricane is i…

Build a Disaster Supply Kit - Hurricane Preparedness Week

Hi everyone. We’ve said numerous times to build a disaster supply kit. But not every kit looks the same, especially for those with disabilities or an access or function need. But no matter what, ever…

Know Your Evacuation Plan - Hurricane Preparedness Week

Are you ready for a hurricane? If not, the time to prepare is now! If a voluntary or mandatory evacuation order goes into effect during a tropical event, everyone should have a plan in place – know…

Determine Your Risk - Hurricane Preparedness Week

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency teams up with the National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi to help you understand what types of risks you face when a hurricane threatens. Wind and …

Hurricane Preparedness Week: May 1-7, 2022

May 1st through 7th is National Hurricane Preparedness Week and we want ALL Mississippians to be prepared. We’ve had our fair share of hurricanes through the years. Mississippi felt the impacts of H…

Perry County Tornado Damage April 17, 2022

This video shows damage from the tornado that occurred on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 in Perry County, Mississippi. The following information is from the National Weather Service Damage Survey: …

April 13, 2022 Storm Damage across Mississippi

This is damage that occurred in Mississippi on April 13, 2022 in the following counties: Clarke Alcorn Lauderdale Winston Tippah

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MEMA4KIDS

MEMA4KIDS is all about preparedness.

We want to give students in grades K-8 the information, tools, strategies, and the peace of mind needed to be fully disaster prepared. After watching the videos and playing the online activities, students will be able to take the lead in showing their friends, family and community how to stay safe in an emergency.

We’re helping kids become true-blue Preparedness Pals!

VISIT OUR MEMA4KIDS WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION

WWW.MEMA4KIDS.ORG

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