FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                  June 17, 2025 Contact: Scott Simmons MEMA Chief Communications Officer [email protected] More than $8 Million in Assistance Provided to Survivors of March

MEMA continues to work with federal and local partners to help survivors of the March 14-15 storms and tornadoes with their recovery. Read more about the recovery effort here: msema.org/news/more-8-mi…

The National Weather Service has forecasted a marginal risk of severe weather in northern Mississippi this evening (6.17.25). Please stay weather aware.

The National Weather Service is forecasting possible severe weather for northern and central Mississippi tonight (6.18.25) and tomorrow morning (6.19.25). Damaging winds 💨and hail ☄️ cannot be ruled out. Please stay weather aware. 📲

The National Weather Service is forecasting a marginal threat for the northern half of the state today (June 19, 2025). Damaging winds 💨 and hail ☄️ cannot be ruled out. Please stay weather aware. 📲

In coordination with County Leadership, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is beginning the process of closing four Disaster Recovery Centers. Survivors can still visit any other operational DRC location. Read more below.

FEMA has issued a public notice regarding the March 14-15 storms (DR-4874). To read the notice, visit the public notice page on our website and click Public Notice - Major Disaster Declaration: FEMA-4874-DR-MS. msema.org/public-notices

As of June 24th, FEMA has given out more than $13.3 million in individual assistance to the 6,084 residents who have applied for federal aid. Read more on the recovery efforts: msema.org/.../more-13-mi…...

MEMA External Affairs Director Scott Simmons sat down with our MDOT friends for a chat on their podcast, The Extra Mile. Tune in to hear more about hurricane preparedness and Scott’s transition from news to emergency management.

There is a heat advisory for most of Mississippi today with high temperatures in the 90s. Remember to stay hydrated and take extra precautions if you will be spending time outdoors. Check on relatives, neighbors, and pets to ensure they have a cool place to stay.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                  June 26, 2025 Contact: Scott Simmons MEMA Chief Communications Officer [email protected]   Disaster Recovery Center Changes Pearl, MS- The Mississippi

The National Weather Service has forecasted a marginal risk of isolated severe storms ⛈ and damaging winds 💨 today. Please stay weather-aware. 📲

ATLANTA – In response to an amended Presidential disaster declaration, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in one additional Mississippi countyaffected by the

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest physical disaster loans has been extended. The new deadline for filing applications for physical damage loans is July 22, 2025. The declaration covers the counties of Calhoun,

In coordination with County Leadership, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will be closing three DRC's permanently this week. Covington and Grenada counties will temporarily close July 4th and 5th in recognition of the 4th of July Holiday. Covington County Bobby

Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams will be at the Walthall County EOC, 908 Armory Rd., Tylertown, MS., July 7-11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you were affected by the storms and tornadoes on March 14-15, FEMA will be there to help register for assistance, give updates, accept any

The Disaster Recovery Center in Covington County will close operations at the close of business on July 11th, 2025. Survivors can access applications online and can visit the recovery center in Grenada County. Read more here: msema.org/.../covington-…...

The final Disaster Recovery Center located in Grenada County will close tomorrow. Residents affected by the March 14-15 storms can still apply online, over the phone or through the FEMA app. Read more here: msema.org/news/final-drc…