ATLANTA- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Mississippi for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with...

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Mississippi for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses...

Pearl, Miss.- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Mississippians to participate in the ‘Great ShakeOut’ earthquake drill on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 10:19 a.m. During the self-led drill, participants will practice the three essential actions to take during an earthquake...

WASHINGTON – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to businesses and residents in Leake County, Mississippi, affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred June 14-19, 2023, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business...

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it is temporarily closing its Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Jackson County and Jasper County on Monday, Oct. 9 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. The Centers will resume normal operations on Tuesday, Oct. 10. SBA’s...

ATLANTA, GA- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Mississippi for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with...

PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves has declared October 2-7, 2023, Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. “Preparation can be lifesaving when it comes to severe weather,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “I encourage you to take some time this week to learn how to better prepare...

MADISON, Miss. Renters and homeowners in Jackson and Jasper counties who were affected by the June 14-19 tornadoes and severe storms have two weeks to apply for assistance. Oct. 11 is the last day to apply. FEMA has many kinds of assistance to fit many kinds of needs. People with losses after the...

ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that Madison County, Mississippi is now included as a primary county in the disaster declaration for eligible PNP organizations that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature to apply for low-interest disaster...

Pearl, Miss. - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, the American Red Cross, FEMA, and multiple state and local partners continue to respond to the March 24, 2023, tornadoes (DR- 4697-MS) six months after the event. Key Messages: Non-congregate shelters are still open. FEMA Temporary Mobile...