PEARL, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Mississippi State Department of Health encourage Mississippians to wear face masks while in public to slow the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-10) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face...

On April 24, 2020, Governor Tate Reeves issued the new Executive Order 1477 Safer at Home regarding an update to the COVID-19 shelter in place. The Internal Revenue Service has released guidance on how to apply for an "Economic Impact Payment" CLICK HERE for more on what you need to know: https:/...

PEARL, Miss. – As the Coronavirus outbreak continues, Mississippi Blood Services has been forced to cancel numerous blood drives resulting in a severe blood shortage. MEMA and the Mississippi State Department of Health encourage those that are able to donate visit any of the donation locations...

PEARL, Miss. – On April 1, 2020, Governor Tate Reeves requested a “Major Federal Disaster Declaration” from President Donald Trump regarding COVID-19. The disaster declaration, if approved, will activate the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Individual Assistance (IA) Program for all...

Q: What does the 'Safer-At-Home' order mean? A: Mississippians should still stay home unless they have an essential reason for going out. The statewide 'safer-at-home' order is outlined in Executive Order 1477 and will be in effect from 8:00 AM Monday, April 27, 2020, until 8:00 AM Monday, May 11...

PEARL, Miss. - Governor Tate Reeves signed Executive Order 1466 establishing a statewide shelter-in-place for Mississippi in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of all Mississippians. The shelter-in-place will begin this Friday, April 3, 2020 at 5:00 PM and be in effect...

PEARL, Miss. - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency compiles an annual report for each fiscal year. Attached is the preparedness, response, recover efforts and more from each department at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. To view the report click here: MEMA Annual Report FY 19

UPDATE: Governor Tate Reeves issued a new, statewide ' Safer-At-Home Order, which will be in effect from 8:00 AM, Monday, April 27, 2020 until 8:00 AM, Monday, May 11, 2020. This new executive order still encourages Mississippians to stay home unless for essential reasons. The main points from the...

PEARL, Miss. - Severe storms impacted portions of the state early Tuesday, March 31, 2020 and George County was one of the harder hit areas. The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for the area after radar indicated rotation was observed. However, at this time, a tornado has not...

JACKSON, Miss. - Governor Tate Reeves signed a new executive order establishing a shelter-in-place for Lauderdale County to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Mississippi Department of Health identified Lauderdale County as the first localized region for additional restrictions, and Governor Reeves...