PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has now received damage reports from 15 counties from severe storms and flash flooding that occurred Thursday into Friday morning. Damage assessments are ongoing and will be for several days as areas become accessible as water recedes. There are three shelters open and being managed by the Mississippi […]
PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has received damage reports from several counties from severe storms and flash flooding that occurred Thursday into Friday morning. More than 10 inches of rain fell in portions of south Mississippi causing extreme flash flooding. High winds and possible tornadoes caused damage in Warren and Yazoo counties. Two […]
For caregivers, planning and careful attention to detail is the best way to create an effective disaster plan. In addition to the typical components of a disaster plan such as special contacts, meeting places and emergency kit components, you must also take into account the special needs of the person you care for. The Mississippi […]
*This self-report tool is not a 911 service. If there is an immediate, life-threatening need after a storm, please call 911.* To view MEMA’s Disaster Guide click here Guía de preparación para Huracanes Hurricane Bảng Hướng Dẫn The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1 and continues through November 30, and a hurricane is one of […]
MEMA’s mobile phone app allows the public to find emergency information, preparedness tools, and weather alerts, along with several other options like statewide highway information. The app is free to download and available to iPhone and Android phone users by searching for MEMA in the iPhone or Android app store. iPhone – Click here […]
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) will support states, local communities, tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards. The BRIC program guiding principles are supporting communities through capability- and capacity-building; encouraging and enabling innovation; promoting partnerships; enabling large projects; […]
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