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 those displaced.
MEMA recommends all governmental agencies have separate contracts for debris removal and debris monitoring. Using the same contractor to remove debris and monitor the debris could jeopardize federal/state funding.
These centers will be closed Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Residents in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Montgomery, Panola, and Sharkey can now register for FEMA Individual Assistance by going online to disasterassistance.gov or calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or visiting a Disaster Recovery Center:
Carroll County
J.Z. George High School
900 George St.
Carrollton, MS 38947
Humphreys County
Humphreys County Library
105 Hayden St.
Belzoni, MS 39038
Monroe County
Justice Court Building
1619 Highway 25
Amory, MS 38821
Sharkey County
Heritage Manor
431 West Race St.
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
Center hours are 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday – Saturday.
The American Red Cross wants to remind people with American National Red Cross Prepaid Cards that some purchases are not allowed and will be declined. Items not allowed include:
- Beer, Wine, Liquor
- Cigars and tobacco products
- Dating and Escort Services
- Massages
- Betting, including lottery tickets, casino gaming ships, off-track betting, and wages at races
- Court costs, including alimony and child support
- Fines
- Bail and Bond payments
Sharkey County officials have announced the Community Distribution site at the Sharkey-Issaquena Academy has reached capacity for donated items. They are asking people to hold off on donating goods until a new location can be announced. This will not affect the distribution of donated goods. Those in need can still visit the Community Distribution Site to receive non-perishable food, household supplies, personal hygiene items, water, ice, and a hot meal. Volunteers are still needed to operate this site. If you wish to volunteer, visit VolunteerMississippi.org for more information.
Small Business Administration Information:
The disaster declaration covers Carroll, Humphreys, Montgomery, Monroe, Panola and Sharkey counties in Mississippi, which are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA. Small businesses and most private nonprofit organizations in the following adjacent counties are eligible to apply only for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs): Attala, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Grenada, Holmes, Issaquena, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee, Leflore, Lowndes, Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica, Washington, Webster, Yalobusha and Yazoo in Mississippi.
These centers will be closed Sunday, April 9, 2023.
SBA Portable Loan Outreach Center (PLOC)
Sharkey County
South Delta High School (parking lot)
303 Parkway St.
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Business Recovery Center (BRC)
Monroe County
Monroe County Courthouse – Annex Building
301 S. Chestnut St.
Aberdeen, MS 39730
Opening: Wednesday, April 5, noon to 6 p.m.
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed: Sunday
Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/ and should apply under SBA declaration # 17836.
The following health clinics are open to the public in Rolling Fork
- Complete Care, 25 S 4th Street, Rolling Fork MS 39159
- Delta Health Center at Rolling Fork, 20400 Hwy 61, Rolling Fork, MS
- Sharkey Issaquena Medical Clinic, 283 Race Street, Rolling Fork, MS 39159
- Pain Treatments Center of America and Family Medicine, 29 S 4th Street, Rolling Fork, MS
Donation Information and Needs:
| Location | Address | Point of Contact | Hours of Operation |
| Humphrey’s County Emergency Management Agency | 106 East Street
Silver City, MS |
Tamekia Jones 662-836-8347 | 8:00a- 6:00p |
|
Old Amory Garment |
902 Main Street South
Amory, MS |
Patty Parker 662-257-2474
|
Tues-Sat 10a-6p Closed Sun and Mon 4/9-10 |
| Amory Regional Museum | 801 3rd Street South Amory, MS | Wayne Knox 662-315-1849, 662-256-276 | Tues-Sat 10a-6p Closed Sun and Mon 4/9-10 |
| Sharkey-Issaquena Acadmey | 272 Academy Drive Rolling Fork, MS | 8:00a-6:00p closed Sunday. |
- Non-perishable food and drinks (especially caffeinated and sports drinks)
- Hygiene products
- Laundry Detergent
- Baby Items (formula/diapers)
- Paper Products
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