3.12.10 FLOOD AWARENESS WEEK
Flooding is the most common disaster to impact our state which is why Governor Haley Barbour has declared March 15-19 Flood Awareness Week in Mississippi. Click here for more. Click here for Governor's Proclamation.
2.26.10 SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS: TORNADOES
Tornadoes are one of the greatest weather related threats facing residents in Mississippi. But knowing what to do when severe weather threatens could save lives. Click here for more.
2.23.10 SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS: THUNDERSTORMS
Thunderstorms and lightning are a regular threat to Mississippians, but there are actions you can take to be better prepared before and during a storm to ensure the safety of yourself and your family. Click here for more
2.22.10 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/ADDENDUM 2
Requests for Proposals to provide services as Lead Manager of the Mississippi Alternative Housing Program. To see the entire request click here and to view submitted questions and answers click here.
2.19.10 SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK SET FOR FEB. 22-26.
Governor Haley Barbour declared Feb. 22- 26 Severe Weather Awareness Week in Mississippi. click here for details..
2.19.10 GOVERNOR BARBOUR'S PROCLAMATION FOR SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK
2.12.10 BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES EXPECTED TONIGHT
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to monitor the winter storm as it moves east out the state. Click here to read more.
2.12.10 WINTER STORM STATE AGENGIES ROUNDUP
The winter storm moving the state is impacting numerous state agencies. To learn how MEMA and other state agencies are dealing with the weather click here.
2.12.10 GOVERNOR CLOSES STATE OFFICES SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 82
Due to the winter storm moving through the state Governor Haley Barbour has closed state offices for today. Click here for more.
2.11.2010 STATE PREPARES FOR HEAVY SNOW
MEMA, along with other key state agencies are preparing for a strong winter storm system that is forecast to dump heavy snow in the central and southern parts of the state. Click here for more.
2.11.2010 GOVERNOR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY IN ANTICIPATION OF SEVERE WEATHER
Governor Haley Barbour today declared a state of emergency in anticipation that a severe winter storm will produce dangerous weather conditions across Mississippi. Click here to read more.
2.11.2010 EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT INFORMATION
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency wants to remind residents that they should have emergency supplies in their homes as a winter storm bears down on the state.
2.10.2010 MISSISSIPPIANS SHOULD PREPARE FOR SNOW
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency wants residents to prepare for the possibility of significant snow accumulations Thursday night through Friday afternoon. click here for details.
2.4.2010 LETTER TO NON-PROFITS INTERESTED IN OBTAINING MS COTTAGES
Letter and application instructions to non-profit groups in the state of Mississippi interested in obtaining Mississippi Cottages from the Mississippi Alternative Housing Program. click here
2.2.2010 PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR AN EARTHQUAKE
Officials at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and local emergency management offices encourage residents to check for potential hazards in their homes in case of an earthquake.Click here to read more.
2.1.2010 EARTHQUAKESAFETY TIPS
All Mississippians should take some time to learn how to stay safe in case an earthquake strikes. Click here to learn more.
1.29.2010 EARTHQUAKE AWARENESS WEEK
The recent tragic earthquake in Haiti is a vivid reminder that parts of Mississippi are at risk of strong earthquakes. This is why Governor Haley Barbour has declared February 1 – 5, Mississippi’s Earthquake Awareness Week. Click to read more.
1.29.2010 MEMA PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO FLORIDA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has deployed a seven member team to the Florida Emergency Management Headquarters in Tallahassee to assist with relief efforts to Haitians. Click here to read more.
1.21.2010 DAMAGE FROM SEVERE WEATHER REPORTED TO MEMA
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has received damage reports from three counties for the severe weather system that moved through the state Wednesday and today.click here for details.
1.16.2010 GOVERNOR BARBOUR EXPANDS STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR COLD WEATHER
Governor Haley Barbour added additional counties to the State of Emergency in order to assist areas outside of Jackson which have also been impacted by the recent icy temperatures. Click here for more
1.15.2010 MEMA AND NATIONAL GUARD RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATIONS
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency returned to normal activation as water system problems ease across the state. All Mississippi National Guard personnel and equipment that were serving in Hinds and Claiborne counties have also been demobilized. click here for more.
1.14.2010 WATER EMERGENCY UPDATE
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to help cities and counties with the ongoing water emergency. Click here for details.
1.13.2010 STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER ACTIVATED FOR WATER EMERGENCY
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Mike Womack has partially activated the State Emergency Operations Center to help cities and counties with the ongoing water emergency. Click here for details.
1.13.2010 GOVERNOR'S STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF JACKSON Click here to view
1.12.2010 MEMA DISTRIBUTES WATER TO THE CITY OF JACKSON
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency donated and helped distribute six pallets of water to Jackson residents due to an ongoing water emergency in the Capital City. Click here for more
1.12.2010 MEMA STATEMENT ON DEATH OF MDOT WORKERS KILLED MONDAY
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency wishes to express its deepest sympathies to the workers at MDOT over the loss of two of their workers Monday. Click here to read more
1.11.2010 MEMA SENDS MORE WATER TO HINDS AND TUNICA COUNTIES
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is providing Tunica and Hinds counties with several pallets of bottled water due to water emergencies related to our cold weather. click here for details.
1.11.2010 GOVERNOR BARBOUR ISSUES STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR JACKSON
Governor Haley Barbour today declared a state of emergency in the City of Jackson because numerous water line breaks have shut down water service.
State offices in Jackson will close at noon, and non-essential state employees in Jackson may go home. State offices in Jackson will be open Tuesday, and employees should report back to work on Tuesday, unless otherwise notified. Click here for copy of release.
1.10.2010 MEMA AIDS TUNICA COUNTY DURING WATER SHORTAGE
Officals in Tunica County reported an emergency water shortage due to the frigid weather over the weekend. MEMA delivered three pallets of water to help. click here for more details.
1.07.2010 MISSISSIPPI WINTER WEATHER UPDATE
MEMA and state agencies are prepared for the winter weather moving into our state this morning. click here to view
1.07.2010 MISSISSIPPI WINTER WEATHER UPDATE
MEMA and state agencies are prepared for the winter weather moving into our state this morning. click here to view
1.07.2010 GOVERNOR'S EMERGENCY DECLARATION
1.06.2010 GOVERNOR ISSUES STATE OF EMERGENCY AS WINTER BLAST APPROACHES
MEMA and key state agencies are preparing for a strong winter storm system that will move through Mississippi tonight into Thursday. The National Weather Service is forecasting snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain for most of the state. Temperatures are expected to remain well below freezing through Sunday for the northern half of Mississippi with the possibility of single digit lows. click here for details.
11.23 MEMA ANNOUNCES GRANT AWARDS
MEMA Director Mike Womack announced today a total of 27 Mississippi counties and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will receive Local Emergency Planning Committee grants. Click here for more details.
11.13 ADAMS COUNTY EARNS STORMREADY DESIGNATION
The National Weather Service will recognize Adams Co. as a StormReady community during a ceremony Monday, November 16. Click here for more details.
11.10 TROPICAL STORM IDA CAUSES SOME DAMAGE TO MISSISSIPPI
Damages reported as of Tuesday morning. Click here to read.
11.9 TROPICAL STORM IDA BRINGS WIND AND RAIN
MEMA urges residents of the Gulf Coast to continue to stay alert and prepared. Click here to read.
11.9 GOVERNOR'S OFFICE DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY
Mississippi may be severely affected by Tropical Storm Ida. Click here to read..
11.9 AMERICAN RED CROSS GEARS UP FOR IDA
The American Red Cross requests the opening of shelters. Click here to read.
11.9 IDA DOWNGRADED TO A TROPICAL STORM
Ida has lost some of its strength and has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm. Click to read more.
11.9 GOVERNOR BARBOUR AUDIO UPDATE
Mississippi governor Haley Barbour audio update about Hurricane Ida. Click to listen.
11.9 HURRICANE IDA VIDEO UPDATE
MEMA Executive Director Mike Womack video update on Hurricane Ida. Click here to watch.
11.8 HURRICANE IDA MOVES INTO THE GULF
Mississippi residents along the Gulf Coast need to continue to track Hurricane Ida as it churns north. Click here for more details.
11.6 MEMA URGES RESIDENTS TO MONITOR IDA
MEMA Director Mike Womack urges Mississippi residents to monitor Tropical Depression Ida. Click here for more details.
11.2 NOVEMBER: TORNADO AWARENESS
November is the second highest month for tornadoes in Mississippi, second only to April.
10.12 SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency issues a damage report update from the Oct. 9 storm system. Click here for information.
10.10 SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK UPDATE
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reports one death, two injured and seven displaced because of yesterday's storm. Click here for more information.
10.9 SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK TODAY
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency advises residents statewide to take precautions as a severe thunderstorm system moves across the state. Click here for more information.
10.7 ARBITRATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Certain applicants for federal Public Assistance Funding can participate in a new arbitration system. Click here for more information.
7.8 NONPROFIT COTTAGE DONATION AWARDEES ANNOUNCED
MEMA recently awarded nearly 600 Mississippi Cottages to four nonprofit organizations and the city of Pascagoula in an effort to meet the continuing disaster housing needs of residents impacted by Hurricane Katrina.. Click here for more info.
6.17 ADVISORY: FEMA TRAVEL TRAILER OPTION
FEMA is in the process of decreasing its temporary housing inventory from the catastrophic hurricanes of Katrina and Rita. These units are being sold online through General Services Administration at www.gsaauctions.gov. Click here for more info.
6.13 MEMA URGES RESIDENTS TO BE CAUTIOUS WHEN USING PORTABLE GENERATORS
In the wake of Friday’s severe weather many Mississippi residents are still without power. This means many residents will use portable generators for power until normal service is returned.
Click here for more info.
5.29 MEMA URGES PET OWNERS TO PLAN NOW FOR 2009 HURRICANE SEASON
As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reminds residents that it is as important to have an emergency plan in place for their pets before a hurricane threatens. Click here for more info.
5.28 MEMA USES SOCIAL MEDIA FOR HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION
This year the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is using social networking and micro-blogging tools to reach people with important hurricane preparedness information as part of Hurricane Preparedness Week. Click here for more info.
5.26 MEDIA ADVISORY EXECUTIVE HURRICANE SESSION
To follow up on the May 12 statewide Hurricane Wendi exercise, Governor Haley Barbour and representatives from lead state emergency coordinating agencies will meet Wednesday, May 27 to discuss and review hurricane preparedness plans for the upcoming season. Click here for more info.
5.22 GOVERNOR BARBOUR DECLARES MAY 25-29 HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK
With another hurricane season fast approaching, Governor Haley Barbour and Mississippi Emergency Management Director Mike Womack want to remind Mississippians to have emergency evacuation and communication plans and disaster supply kits ready. Click here for more info.
5.22 MEDIA ADVISORY HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK
As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will host and take part in the following events on the Gulf Coast next week.
Click here for more info.
5.19 NEW LOCATION FOR SBA DISASTER LOAN CENTER IN PANOLA COUNTY
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Loan Outreach Center location for Panola County has been moved to the County Courthouse on 151 Public Square in Batesville.
Click here for more info.
5.12 MISSISSIPPI RECIEVES PUBLIC ASSISTANCE DECLARATION
Mississippi received a federal disaster declaration today at the request of Governor Haley Barbour as a result of the ongoing severe weather, tornadoes and flooding that began Wednesday, March 25, 2009 and continued the following week. Click here for more info.
5.1 MEMA ANNOUNCES FIRST COTTAGE HOMEOWNER
Today Gulfport resident Ralph Bougrand, 82, is the first person to purchase the Mississippi Cottage he received after Hurricane Katrina. Click here for more info.
4.2 SBA GRANTS GOVERNOR’S REQUEST FOR AID
The U.S. Small Business Administration has granted Governor Haley Barbour’s request for disaster recovery assistance covering residents and businesses in eight Mississippi counties affected by last week’s storms. Click here for more info.
3.17 MEMA HELPS BUILD SAFER SCHOOLS ON THE GULF COAST
Students at the new D’Iberville High School are safer every day thanks in part to Hazard Mitigation Grant funding provided by FEMA and administered by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Click here for more info.
3.11 MEMA ISSUES STATEMENT ABOUT UPCOMING COTTAGE AUCTION
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency strongly discourages people from purchasing Mississippi Cottages for housing at an auction in Louisiana next month because the units were damaged by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Click here for more info.
1.27 MEMA ASKS PEOPLE TO PREPARE FOR SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS
Residents of north and northwest Mississippi counties are asked to be cautious and prepare for severe winter weather conditions as a storm front sweeps across the Mid South.
Click here for more info.
1.13 MEMA ASKS PEOPLE TO PREPARE FOR SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS
Residents of north and northwest Mississippi counties are asked to be cautious and prepare for severe winter weather conditions as a storm front sweeps across the Mid South.
Click here for more info.