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.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: FEMA may refer applicants to apply for assistance through the SBA. We ask applicants to continue the application process. Applicants may be eligible for additional benefits through FEMA by applying for an SBA Loan.
MEMA in conjunction with the American Red Cross and FEMA, will be participating in a series of Townhall Meetings next week. They will provide residents recovering from the March 24th Severe Weather outbreak with up to date information on federal recovery resources. These are the locations dates and times:
Rolling Fork Silver City
Tuesday, April 11th (5:30 p.m.) Wednesday, April 12th (5:30 p.m.)
South Delta Elementary School Neighborhood Facility Building
138 Weathers Avenue 501 North Hayden Street
Rolling Fork, MS 39159 Belzoni, MS 39038
Winona
Thursday, April 13th (5:30 p.m.)
Zion District Association Building
213 Justy Street
Winona, MS 38967
The Mississippi Insurance Department encourages anyone with complaints about their insurance company to call their Consumer Services Line at 1-800 -562-2957.
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.
North 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 Mississippi Department of Education has been working with the seven school districts impacted by the March 24 tornado. These include Amory, Carroll County, Humphreys County, Monroe County, New Albany, South Delta and Winona-Montgomery. All districts except for South Delta and Amory have resumed school.
- Amory is expected to resume school on April 11.
- South Delta’s reopening date has not yet been determined. The district is awaiting actions from external providers including a structural engineer, roofers and cleaning services before it can set a reopening date.
Displaced Students
Under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, children and youth displaced by natural disasters meet the definition of homeless and are, therefore, eligible for McKinney-Vento services. Districts are required to receive evacuated students due to the recent tornado:
- District shall immediately enroll these students as homeless, regardless of access to birth certificates, vaccination records and other documents.
- Districts shall complete the same homeless documentation that would be required for a student who is homeless. As part of this documentation, it should be noted that the child has evacuated due to the tornadoes.
If you have questions about how to effectively identify, enroll or serve students who are homeless due to the tornadoes, please contact the Mississippi Department of Education’s State Homeless Coordinator, Mr. LaDewayne Harris at laharris@mdek12.org.
The American Red Cross will be providing community lunch this Sunday, April 9, 2023. These are the updated locations:
Rolling Fork (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
South Delta Middle School
86 Middle School Road
Anguilla, MS
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Yazoo City (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
Hampton Inn
2162 Grand Avenue
Yazoo City, MS
Silver City (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
Silver City Post Office
63 West Street
Silver City, MS
Greenville (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.)
Days Inn, Express Way Inn
2500 Highway 82E
Greenville, MS
Amory (2 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
Old Amory
101 South 9th Street
Amory, MS
Sharkey County officials have announced the Community Distribution site at the Sharkey-Issaquena Academy (272 Academy Drive Rolling Fork, MS) 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.
ESF #6 Mass Care and Human Services
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has opened a new temporary service location for Carrollton, MS (announced via social media on Thursday, April 6, 2023): In person at J. Z. George Gym 900 George Street, in North Carrollton, MS, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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 |
United Way
662-231-3959
|
Tues-Sat 10a-6p Closed Sun and Mon 4/9-10 |
| Amory Regional Museum | 801 3rd Street South Amory, MS | Untied Way
662-231-3959 |
Tues-Sat 10a-6p Closed Sun and Mon 4/9-10 |
| North Carrollton City Hall (**Preferred location for donations delivery)
|
114 East Main Street North Carrollton, MS 38947
|
Lynedra Williams
662-237-9268 |
By Appointment |
| Old Vaiden High School Gym
|
504 Mulberry St.
Vaiden, MS 391765
|
Mayor Stella Bell
662-897-0511 |
By appointment |
| Old K & M Grocery
|
Intersection of Miss. Hwy. 17 and Miss. Hwy. 430
Black Hawk, MS
|
Bobby Grantham 662-392-0209 | By appointment |
|
Carroll County EOC
|
20480 Miss. Hwy. 35 South
McCarley, MS 38943
|
Ken Strachan (EMA Director) 662-299-5495
|
By appointment |
- Non-perishable food and drinks (especially caffeinated and sports drinks)
- Hygiene products
- Laundry Detergent
- Baby Items (formula/diapers)
- Paper Products
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