FEMA announced the approval of more than $86 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program across the Southeast. These programs empower states, local communities, and territories to recover from disasters, rebuild safer and more resilient communities...
MEMA is Mississippi's coordinating agency for emergencies and disasters. We help communities prepare for disasters, coordinate resources during emergencies, support recovery and reduce the impacts of future disasters.
ATLANTA — FEMA is awarding more than $60 million to Mississippi, funding 40 projects that will accelerate disaster recovery and build resilience in communities. With this funding, President Donald J. Trump is keeping his promise to reform federal disaster support and ensure that taxpayer money is...
PEARL, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is encouraging Mississippians to participate in the annual ‘Great ShakeOut’ earthquake drill this Thursday, October 15, at 10:15 a.m. Individuals and organizations can register online at shakeout.org. “Earthquakes may not be the first...
PEARL, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves has proclaimed October 12-17, 2026, as Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi, encouraging residents to take steps now to prepare for the state’s secondary severe weather season. While spring is typically Mississippi’s most active season for...
PEARL, Miss. – Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the Florida Panhandle later this evening Friday, October 9, into early Saturday, October 10. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is reminding residents across the state to remain alert and take necessary precautions...
Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is urging residents across the state to begin preparing now for Tropical Storm Isaias. The tropical storm, which is currently in the Gulf of America, could result in significant rainfall, flash flooding and other impacts to...
ATLANTA — FEMA is awarding more than $8 million to Mississippi, funding 14 projects from the January 2026 winter storm and one project from a 2017 severe storm that will accelerate disaster recovery and build resilience in communities. With this funding, President Donald J. Trump is keeping his...
ATLANTA – This week, FEMA awarded more than $72 million in grant funding for fire departments and other first responder organizations in FEMA Region 4. FEMA disburses this money to support firefighters and other emergency personnel because they are often the first ones on the scene when disaster...