Pearl, Miss. – Two additional weather-related deaths have been reported to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. The incidents occurred in Panola and Sunflower counties. This brings the state’s total death toll to 10 since January 14th due to winter weather. Additional deaths have been reported in Chickasaw, Humphreys, Leflore, Rankin, Sharkey, and Washington counties.
The Mississippi Department of Transportation continues to report ice on roadways in north Mississippi due to this week’s winter weather conditions. For more information, go to MDOTtraffic | Powered by MDOT.
MEMA has many resources to help residents prepare for a storm, including the new MEMA app. The app can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store free of charge. On the app, users can find checklists, shelter information, and customizable weather alerts tailored to each user.
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