EMAC, the Emergency Management Assistance Compact is an all-hazards – all disciplines mutual aid compact that serves as the cornerstone of the nation’s mutual aid system. EMAC is the first national disaster–relief compact since the Civil Defense and Disaster Compact of 1950 to be ratified by the U.S. Congress. Since ratification and signing into law in 1996 […]
UPDATE: Another winter weather storm related death was reported to MEMA on Saturday, February 20, 2021. It occurred in Oktibbeha County due to a traffic accident, bringing the total to two storm-related deaths statewide. PEARL, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to respond to the winter weather event that began to impact the […]
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves issues a State of Emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Delta. At the time of this release, Delta is expected to make landfall Friday, October 9. This hurricane could cause damage to homes, businesses, other property and threaten the safety of Mississippians. A state of emergency is an administrative tool […]
Pearl, Miss. (MEMA)– Governor Tate Reeves issued a State of Emergency, Saturday, August 22, 2020 ahead of two tropical systems that could impact the state of Mississippi. These tropical systems could cause damage to homes, businesses, other property and threaten the safety of Mississippians. With the governor’s declaration, MEMA has enacted the Emergency Management Assistance Compact […]
Pearl, Miss. – On Thursday, March 26, 2020, Governor Tate Reeves signed a supplement to Executive Order 1463. In the order, Governor Reeves provided clarity to ensure uniform statewide parameter to slow the spread of COVID-19 including: No measures can be adopted that are less restrictive than the executive order. Any existing local measures can […]
PEARL, Miss. – The Pearl River at Jackson was at 29.85 feet, as of 8:15 a.m. Monday. Water has receded across the affected areas, and river levels will continue to fall throughout the week. The Pearl River crested in Marion County over the weekend and, as of 7:30 a.m., is at 25.45 feet in Columbia. […]
Updated Damage Report as of Friday, February 7 at 3:50 PM PEARL – Due to the severe weather that impacted the state Wednesday, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) received damage reports from affected counties and continues to assist with response efforts. At the time of this release, nine counties submitted damage reports to MEMA. […]
Friday, January 17 COURTESY: PEARL RIVER WATER VALLEY SUPPLY DISTRICT -The National Weather Service Friday lowered its projected crest on the Pearl River at Jackson to 35 feet on Saturday evening, and Barnett Reservoir officials said they will continue storing water in the rising 33,000-acre lake. In Friday morning’s conference call, the NWS’s Lower Mississippi […]
UPDATE: February 7, 2020 PEARL – Governor Tate Reeve’s request for disaster assistance in response to the January 10-11, 2020 severe weather and tornadoes was approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations affected by the weather event are eligible to apply for low interest loans for recovery. The declaration […]
PEARL (12/18/19) December 16 Tornado Outbreak – Updated Statewide Damage Reports to MEMA as of 4 PM The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has received damage reports from 14 counties due to the tornadoes and severe storms that impacted the state Monday, December 16. As of this afternoon, there are reports of 15 tornadoes […]