FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Another update on the tornadoes that impacted Mississippi: A total of 26 injuries have been reported due to the storm. This includes 22 in Lincoln County, three in Lamar County, and one in Franklin County. The Mississippi State Department of Health will be meeting with...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to coordinate and assist local operations in disaster management, damage assessments, and the deployment of resources. MEMA is closely coordinating with the Mississippi Civil Defense Emergency Management Association to assist in mutual aid...
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) continues to respond to severe weather that impacted the state on May 6 and 7, 2026. The National Weather Service has confirmed that seven tornadoes touched down on May 6th, with the strongest being two EF3’s that struck...
Jackson, Miss- The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) continues to monitor the health impacts of severe storms that hit the state on Wednesday. Significant power outages, home repairs, and flooding can create dangerous and potentially life-threatening situations. MSDH recommends residents...
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to respond to the severe weather events that impacted the state on May 6 and 7, 2026. Preliminary reports of 17 people injured have been reported to MEMA: one in Franklin County, four in Lamar County, and 12 in Lincoln...
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves declares May 3 – May 9, 2026, Hurricane Preparedness Week for the State of Mississippi. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges citizens to prepare for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Last year, there were 13 named storms, five of which formed...
Pearl, MS— The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is launching the Local Government Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program to assist eligible local governments impacted by Winter Storm Fern. The program will be administered by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and will...
Release Date: April 27, 2026 Contact: Karen.Knapik@sba.gov Release Number: MS-20018-02 Follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn & Instagram WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the opening of a Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Lafayette County to assist businesses, private...
Pearl, MS—The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), in coordination with federal and local partners, will open six Disaster Recovery Centers and seven Disaster Survivor Assistance sites beginning at noon on Monday, April 27th, to serve residents who suffered damage during the January 23-27...
Jackson, MS – On February 6, 2026, the State of Mississippi received a major disaster declaration (DR-4899-MS). The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for the following 36 counties in Mississippi: Adams...