RIDGELAND, Miss. – A disaster can shock the emotions of the people who lived through it. Survivors frequently report feelings of anger, depression, sadness, and stress or anxiety for months after the event. Free crisis-counseling services are available to storm survivors of Carroll, Humphreys...

Pearl – The State of Mississippi, local officials, hundreds of volunteers, faith-based organizations, and private sector partners continue to respond to the deadly tornadoes that swept through the state on March 24, 2023 (DR-4697-MS). Key Messages Displaced students need to finish the school year...

Pearl – The State of Mississippi, local officials, hundreds of volunteers, faith-based organizations, and private sector partners continue to respond to the deadly tornadoes that swept through the state on March 24, 2023 (DR-4697-MS). Key Messages MEMA update on Red Cross sheltering and FEMA...

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) is announcing that as of today, all school districts impacted by the March 24 tornadoes and storms have resumed classes except for South Delta School District (SDSD), which is planning to reopen April 14. The districts impacted are Amory...

Updated location and times as of 4/18/2022: County Dates Time Location Carroll 4/18/23 – 4/22/23 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Vaiden Gym 504 Mulberry Street Vaiden, MS 39176 Humphreys 4/18/23 – 4/22/23 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Humphreys Neighborhood Facility Building 505 North Hayden Street Belzoni, MS 39038...

Pearl – The State of Mississippi, local officials, hundreds of volunteers, faith-based organizations, and private sector partners continue to respond to the deadly tornadoes that swept through the state on March 24, 2023. Key Messages MEMA in conjunction with the American Red Cross and FEMA, will be...

Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is entering into an agreement with the American Red Cross to assist in temporarily lodging displaced residents from the March 24, 2023, deadly tornadoes. Under this agreement, the American Red Cross will place eligible disaster survivors...

PEARL, Miss. – The state of Mississippi and FEMA will open Disaster Recovery Centers in Montgomery and Panola counties Monday, April 10, at 11 a.m. to help survivors of the March storms and tornadoes. Other Disaster Recovery Centers are located in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties...

PEARL, Miss. – Two mobile Disaster Recovery Centers operated by FEMA and the state of Mississippi will be making stops in Monroe County throughout the month of April. The dates and locations are: Wren Fire Department, 32659 Hwy 45N, Aberdeen, MS 39730 ▪ April 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ▪ April 11 and...

PEARL, Miss. –If your home was damaged by the March 24-25 tornadoes but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters. You may qualify for FEMA assistance if you meet the...