JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that he has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump for five counties impacted by severe storms, strong tornadoes, straight-line winds, hail, and flash flooding on May 6–7, 2026. During the storms, the state was struck by...
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Tennessee to offset economic losses caused by a drought beginning on April 21. The disaster declaration covers the Tennessee...
WASHINGTON –The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations, homeowners, and renters in Mississippi of the June 10 deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans to offset losses from physical damage caused by a severe...
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), along with state and local officials, faith-based organizations, volunteers, and private sector partners, continues to respond to the severe weather that struck the state on May 6 and 7, 2026. The National Weather Service has...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Another update on the tornadoes that impacted Mississippi: A total of 26 injuries have been reported due to the storm. This includes 22 in Lincoln County, three in Lamar County, and one in Franklin County. The Mississippi State Department of Health will be meeting with...
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to coordinate and assist local operations in disaster management, damage assessments, and the deployment of resources. MEMA is closely coordinating with the Mississippi Civil Defense Emergency Management Association to assist in mutual aid...
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) continues to respond to severe weather that impacted the state on May 6 and 7, 2026. The National Weather Service has confirmed that seven tornadoes touched down on May 6th, with the strongest being two EF3’s that struck...
Jackson, Miss- The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) continues to monitor the health impacts of severe storms that hit the state on Wednesday. Significant power outages, home repairs, and flooding can create dangerous and potentially life-threatening situations. MSDH recommends residents...
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to respond to the severe weather events that impacted the state on May 6 and 7, 2026. Preliminary reports of 17 people injured have been reported to MEMA: one in Franklin County, four in Lamar County, and 12 in Lincoln...
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves declares May 3 – May 9, 2026, Hurricane Preparedness Week for the State of Mississippi. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges citizens to prepare for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Last year, there were 13 named storms, five of which formed...