FEMA Approves Addition of Three Counties to Federal Disaster Number 4470

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 […]


Pearl River Flood Emergency

JACKSON – The National Weather Service is predicting the Pearl River at Jackson to crest at 38 feet by Sunday. At that height, homes and businesses in the Byram, Flowood, Jackson, and north Richland areas will be affected by floodwaters. This would also be the third-highest crest in recorded history. In the link below, you […]


MEMA Introduces Counties to “RapidSOS” for Faster Emergency Response

PEARL, Miss. – County Emergency Management directors and 911 directors got an in-person introduction to RapidSOS at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Tuesday. RapidSOS is an emergency technology company that helps 9-1-1 dispatchers access information that can expedite response and better inform allocation of appropriate resources. Information available through RapidSOS includes accurate, real-time caller […]


February 10 Severe Weather Event

PEARL –  Due to the severe weather that impacted the state Monday, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) received damage reports from affected counties and continues to assist with response efforts. At this time, four injuries have been reported in Grenada County; all due to wrecks from hydroplaning. We’re told, at this time, one of […]


SBA Approves Disaster Assistance for counties affected by January 10-11 Storms

PEARL – Governor Tate Reeves’ request for disaster assistance in response to the January 10-11, 2020 severe weather and tornadoes was approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations affected by the weather event are eligible to apply for low interest loans for recovery. The declaration covers DeSoto, Marshall, Tate, […]


February 5 Severe Weather Event Statewide Damage Report

Updated Damage Report as of Friday, February 7 at 3:50 PM PEARL – Due to the severe weather that impacted the state Wednesday, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) received damage reports from affected counties and continues to assist with response efforts. At the time of this release, nine counties submitted damage reports to MEMA. […]


SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Mississippi Impacted by December 16 Severe Weather and Tornado

WASHINGTON – Mississippi businesses and residents affected by severe weather and tornado on Dec. 16, 2019 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. Administrator Carranza made the loans available in response to a letter from Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves received on Jan. 23, 2020 requesting […]


SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Small Businesses in Mississippi Affected by Blue-Green Algae on the Gulf Coast

WASHINGTON (Small Business Administration) – Low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to Mississippi small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture businesses and private nonprofit organizations affected by the blue-green algae on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi from June. 22 through Oct. 5, 2019. SBA Administrator Jovita […]


Week of January 14 Flooding Event Information

Friday, January 17 COURTESY: PEARL RIVER WATER VALLEY SUPPLY DISTRICT -The National Weather Service Friday lowered its projected crest on the Pearl River at Jackson to 35 feet on Saturday evening, and Barnett Reservoir officials said they will continue storing water in the rising 33,000-acre lake. In Friday morning’s conference call, the NWS’s Lower Mississippi […]