Damage assessments are ongoing in Alcorn County from the October 25-27 severe weather event. MEMA Area Coordinators Myrl Williams and Tracy Pharr have been assisting Alcorn County’s Emergency Mangement Director Ricky Gibens in completing these assessments. […]
From the State Emergency Operations Center Damages associated with Tropical Storm Olga and this weekend’s severe weather event have been reported to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Statewide Power Outages Approximately 16,000 statewide (As of Oct. 27 at 11:15 AM) Deaths/Injuries One storm-related death (MS Department of Transportation Employee in Newton County) Two storm-related injuries […]
On the final day of Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week, we are focusing on Winter Weather. Thanks to our partners at the National Weather Service, listed below are some cold weather messages they would like to share. Winter Prep Checklist: -Make sure pipes are insulated properly. -Close off unneeded rooms and place towels in the […]
Per the signed proclamation by Governor Bryant, today marks the beginning of Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. 2019 has been one of the most active for tornadoes in state history. Mississippi experienced a record number of tornadoes this spring, and for the year, the state has been affected by 86 total tornadoes, which […]
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging everyone in the state to take part in ‘The Great Central U.S. Shakeout’ exercise, Thursday morning, at 10:17. During the self-led drill, participants practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On”. The essential steps to take are to: DROP to the ground. Take COVER under a sturdy table […]
PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging everyone in the state to take part in ‘The Great Central U.S. Shakeout’ exercise, Thursday morning, at 10:17. During the self-led drill, participants practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On”. The essential steps to take are to: DROP to the ground. Take COVER under a […]
PEARL – August 17, 1969 is known as one of the most destructive days in the history of Mississippi. Saturday, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and counties on the Gulf Coast will remember that day, which is the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Camille’s landfall in the state. At 8:30 a.m., there will be a flower […]
PEARL – Due to the Harmful Algal Bloom on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the additional water contact warnings issued by the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, Governor Phil Bryant may request an Economic Injury Declaration from the Small Business Administration. According to the SBA, an Economic Injury Declaration means a business is “unable to […]
PEARL – Saturday, August 17th will mark the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Camille’s landfall in Mississippi. To remember those who lost their lives and to remember the impact Camille had on the state, Governor Bryant has declared this week as ‘Hurricane Camille 50th Anniversary Week’. In the nighttime hours of August 17, 1969, Camille made […]
PEARL – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Humphreys County to receive Public Assistance only as part of Federal Disaster Number 4429, which is in response to the February 22-24 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that impacted the state. Additionally, Holmes County is approved for Public Assistance only as a part of Federal […]