PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Four more counties are now eligible for Public Assistance grants to support debris removal and permanent work to repair public facilities damaged by the January winter storm (FEMA DR- 4899-MS). There are 38 counties approved for Public Assistance for all categories (A-G). The...

PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with counties to assess damage from the severe weather on March 11, 2026. There are reports of homes damaged, trees down, and power outages due to Wednesday’s storms. One death and three injuries in Lawrence County have...

ATLANTA – Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in 18 Mississippi counties are now eligible for Public Assistance grants to support debris removal and permanent work to repair public facilities damaged by the January winter storm. The newly eligible counties are Adams, Attala, Benton...

WASHINGTON – In response to a Presidential disaster declaration for public assistance issued Feb. 6, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans for certain private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Mississippi and the...

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, along with federal, state, and local officials, hundreds of volunteers, faith-based organizations, and private sector partners continue to respond to the severe winter weather impacting the state. Sadly, another death has been reported in...

PEARL, Miss. — Mississippi residents who suffered storm damage during the winter weather event of January 23–27 are being urged to document their damage. Residents can self-report damage through the self-report tool at MSEMA.org, which helps the state document the extent of damage and the number of...

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he has requested a Major Disaster Declaration for multiple counties impacted by the severe winter storms that swept across the state from January 23 – January 27, 2026. This includes a request for individual assistance, as well as disaster...

PEARL, Miss. — The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) today provided an update on Mississippi’s response to the severe winter weather impacting the state. Sadly, two more deaths have been reported – one in Desoto County and one in Sharkey County, bringing the total to 25 statewide...

JACKSON, Miss. – The state of Mississippi, local officials, hundreds of volunteers, faith-based organizations, and private sector partners continue to respond to the severe winter weather impacting the state. Sadly, two more deaths have been reported in Panola County, bringing the total to 23...

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the state of Mississippi continues to work with county, state, federal, and private sector partners to respond to the severe winter weather impacting the state. Sadly, five more deaths have been reported – one in Yazoo County, one in...