PEARL, Miss. – The Pearl River at Jackson was at 29.85 feet, as of 8:15 a.m. Monday. Water has receded across the affected areas, and river levels will continue to fall throughout the week. The Pearl River crested in Marion County over the weekend and, as of 7:30 a.m., is at 25.45 feet in Columbia. […]
UPDATE: February 23, 2020 PEARL, Miss. – Residents forced to evacuate following a 24-inch pipe rupture in Yazoo County will soon return to their homes, with an escort. Environmental Specialists will conduct air quality tests to ensure no gas is lingering in low-lying areas. Officials informed MEMA that those residents and first responders treated […]
PEARL, Miss. – As MEMA continues to conduct damage assessments, we are moving into recovery to help those impacted by the Pearl River Flood Event and severe weather. On Friday, February 21, 2020 at 11:00 AM, Lowe’s will distribute free cleaning kits at three of its locations in the Jackson Metro Area. Flood victims can […]
Pearl, Miss. – Following the Pearl River Flood Event, members of the Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), along with Hinds County EOC and the city of Jackson, are opening a Resource Center, Friday, February 21, 2020. The Resource Center is located at Christ United Methodist Church, 6000 Old Canton Road, Jackson, Miss. Operating hours […]
PEARL, Miss. – Although residents are NOT cleared to return to their flooded homes at the time of this release, it’s not too early to begin thinking about the upcoming cleanup phase following the Pearl River Flood and severe weather events. If you know your home or business has flooded, it is crucial that you […]
PEARL, Miss. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) of all aircraft until February 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. In order to provide a safe environment for the operation of disaster relief aircraft, a Temporary Flight Restriction has been issued over some of the most heavily populated areas affected […]
PEARL, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves declared February 17-21 as Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. The spring months are an extremely active time for Mississippi to experience severe weather. Just last year, there were 78 tornadoes between February and May, and the month of April tied a state record with 67. However, severe […]
PEARL, Miss. – Residents are encouraged to report damage and unmet needs to their local emergency management office. To find your county’s emergency management office’s contact information, visit MEMA’s website by clicking here. Residents can also report damage online by visiting the links below: Hinds County Residents: www.crisistrack.com/public/hindsMS/request.html Rankin County Residents: www.crisistrack.com/public/rankinMS/request.html Madison County Residents: www.crisistrack.com/public/madisonMS/request.html Copiah County […]
PEARL – Governor Tate Reeves has signed a State of Emergency in response to the severe weather and flooding that have impacted the state beginning on February 10, 2020. A state of emergency is an administrative tool that authorizes the use of state resources to aid in storm response efforts. The storms from earlier this […]
FEMA: DR-4470-MS-Public Notice 01 Date of Notice: Thursday, February 13, 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) hereby gives notice to the public of its intent to reimburse eligible applicants for eligible costs to repair or replace facilities damaged by the Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding event occurring October 26. This notice […]