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...

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...

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that certain Private Non-Profit organizations (PNPs) in 12 additional Mississippi counties that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans for damages from...

Madison, Miss. – The mobile recovery unit operated by FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in Jasper County is closing permanently today, Sept. 8, at 5 p.m. The unit is at the Jasper County Emergency Management Agency, parking lot (next to the Jasper County Justice Court) 37 W...

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Reeves today announced that FEMA approved Mississippi’s request for additional counties to receive public assistance following June tornadoes and severe weather (DR-4727-MS). Throughout the week of June 14-19, 2023, Mississippi experienced a record-setting 18 tornadoes (19...

MADISON, Miss. – FEMA is bringing its Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach specialists to home improvement and hardware stores in or near the communities affected by the June tornadoes and severe storms. These specialists can offer people tips about repairing, rebuilding, and improving...

Madison, Miss. FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) are bringing a mobile recovery center to Jackson County. The fixed Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. The mobile recovery center will open at 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 11. The center...