7.29.10 STATE AGENCY OIL ROUNDUP
The following are updates from state agencies responding to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Click here for more.
7.29.10 DANGEROUS HEAT FORECASTED FOR THIS WEEKEND
Forecasters with the National Weather Service say temperatures could reach the triple digits in some parts of the state this weekend. Click here for more.
7.24.10 MEMA UPDATE ON T.D. BONNIE
Tropical Depression Bonnie continues to weaken as it moves through the Gulf but residents should still prepare for some impacts from this storm. Click here for more.
7.23.10 STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED FOR GULF COAST
A State of Emergency has been declared for the Mississippi Gulf Coast as a tropical weather system moves toward the state. Click here for more.
7.23.10 MEMA ASKS RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR TROPICAL STORM BONNIE
Weather forecasts have Bonnie approaching the Gulf Coast late Saturday or Sunday morning.
7.12.10 TORNADO VICTIMS CONTINUE TO APPLY FOR SAFE ROOM PROGRAM
In less than a week, MEMA has received more than 100 applications for its “A Safe Place to Go Program.” Click here for more.
7.7.10 GOVERNOR DEPLOYS RADIO SYSTEM TO AID OIL SPILL CLEANUP
Governor Haley Barbour announced the distribution of more than 200 radios capable of operating through the Mississippi Wireless Integrated Network. Click here for more.
7.7.10 SAFE ROOM GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR STORM IMPACTED COUNTIES
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is now accepting applications for its “A Safe Place to Go Program.” Click here for more.
7.1.10 NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM EXTENDED
Today the President signed the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act allowing property owners to once again obtain flood insurance through the NFIP. Click here for more.
6.30.10 MISSISSIPPI STATE AGENCIES OIL SPILL UPDATES
The following are the latest updates and actions taken in Mississippi for the BP Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Click here for more.
6.23.10 AID TOPS $5 MILLION TWO MONTHS FOLLOWING SEVERE WEATHER
State and federal aid to counties and individuals impacted by the April 23-24 severe weather is over the $5 million mark two months following the storm. Click here for more.
6.23.10 OIL SPILL MITIGATION RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR GULF COAST NONPROFITS
The Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service announces that a request for volunteer support is now available for nonprofit organizations affected by the oil spill. Click here for more.
5.21.10 GOVERNOR DECLARES MAY 24-30 HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK
With another hurricane season fast approaching, MEMA wants to remind people to have a plan and emergency supply kit ready before tropical weather approaches our state. Click here for more.
5.20.10 MISSISSIPPI COTTAGES AVAILABLE AT AUCTION
MEMA will auction off 250 Mississippi Cottages June 4. To learn how you can bid on a cottage click here.
5.15.10 DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN ALCORN COUNTY
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Alcorn today. Click here for more.
5.15.10 MDEQ AIR MONITORING INFORMATION
The Mississippi Dept. of Environmental Quality and EPA are monitoring air quality on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Click here for more.
5.14.10 SBA LOANS GRANTED FOR BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY OIL SPILL
The U.S. Small Business Administration has granted the state's request for economic injury disaster loan assistance to help businesses on the Gulf Coast recover from impacts of the Gulf oil spill. Click here for more.
5.14.10 MDEQ AND DMR PROVIDE TAR BALL INFORMATION
The Mississippi Dept. of Environmental Quality and Dept. of Marine Resources provide updates about objects that appear to be tar balls on several beaches. Click here for more.
5.14.10 TORNADO SURVIVOR RECEIVES MISSISSIPPI COTTAGE
Mississippi First Lady Marsha Barbour provided keys to a Yazoo resident's new home, a Mississippi Cottage today. Click here for more.
5.14.10 STATE AGENCY ROUNDUP FOR OIL SPILL RESPONSE:
State agencies continue to prepare for possible impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Click here for more information.
5.12.10 MEMA LAUNCHES FLICKR SITE
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to find new ways to use social media to better inform and interact with the public. Click here for more.
5.10.10 OIL SPILL CLEAN-UP UPDATE
Residents of Mississippi’s coastal counties will be given priority for the positions that open up should the Gulf oil spill affect the Mississippi coastline. Click here for more.
5.8.10 MEMA OFFERS COTTAGES TO SURVIVORS OF APRIL 24 TORNADOES
Qualified residents who lost their homes in the April 24 tornadoes may qualify to purchase a Mississippi Cottage. Click here to learn more.
5.8.10 FEDERAL-STATE DISASTER AID FOR TORNADO SURVIVORS TOPS $1 MILLION
The help targeted people eligible for Individual Assistance in disaster-designated counties.
Click here for more.
5.8.10 LOCATIONS FOR MAY 8 COASTWIDE VOLUNTEER BEACH CLEANUP
Each county is designating meeting points for volunteers to sign in and to pass out trash bags and gloves. Click here for more.
5.7.10 GOVERNOR REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR NORTH MISSISSIPPI
Governor Haley Barbour today requested President Obama declare six North Mississippi counties as a major disaster area. Click here for more.
5.6.10 NEW DAMAGES REPORTED TO MEMA FROM MAY 1 STORMS
Counties continue to report additional damages from the May 1 storms which produced two tornadoes and flooding in North Mississippi. Click here for more.
5.6.10 STRESS MANAGEMENT SEMINAR TODAY IN YAZOO COUNTY
Those individuals who were affected by the tornadoes which recently swept across North and Central Mississippi are asked to take part in a seminar which focuses on coping with disaster related stress. Click here for more.
5.5.10 JOINT PDA TEAMS SURVEY TORNADO DAMAGE IN NORTH MISSISSIPPI
Joint preliminary damage assessment teams are conducting Preliminary Damage Assessments today for counties affected by the May 1 storm system. Click here for more.
5.5.10 IMMEDIATE CALL FOR NORTH MISSISSIPPI TORNADO RELIEF VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
The Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service will open a volunteer reception center at the Ashland Volunteer Fire Department at 8 a.m. May 6. Click here for more.
5.5.10 SIX DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS OPEN IN TORNADO-AFFECTED AREAS
Sites in Attala, Choctaw, Holmes, Warren and Yazoo counties have received more than 500 visits so far.Click here for more.
5.4.10 ADDITIONAL DAMAGES REPORTED FROM MAY 1 STORMS
Counties impacted by the May 1 storms have reported new damages to the State Emergency Operations Center in Pearl. Click here for more.
5.4.10 DISASTER FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OPEN IN FIVE COUNTIES
The Mississippi Department of Human Services has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, to provide food assistance. Click here for more.
5.4.10 TORNADO RELIEF VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
Mississippi Commission Volunteer Services’ Volunteer Reception Center is now located at the National Guard Armory at 2201 Gordon Avenue in Yazoo City. Click here for more.
5.4.10 OIL SPILL VOLUNTEER TRAINING AVAILABLE
MEMA, DEQ and the Department of Marine Resources have been meeting with British Petroleum to announce the availability of training for volunteers this week. Click here for more.
5.3.10 STATE AGENCIES PREPARE FOR POSSIBLE IMPACTS OF OIL SPILL
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and the Mississippi Department of Marine resources are making preparations for possible impacts from the Gulf oil spill. Click here for more.
5.3.10 SIX DEATHS NOW ATTRIBUTED TO MAY 1ST STORMS
The month of May started off with numerous storms which caused major damage and took the lives of six people in North Mississippi. Click here for more.
5.2.10 ADDITIONAL WEATHER DAMAGES REPORTED IN MISSISSIPPI
Several counties continue to report damages to MEMA from storms which began Saturday, May 1 and continue to move through our state. Click here for more.
5.2.10 STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES RESPOND TO OIL SPILL
MEMA is coordinating with other state and federal agencies in response to the April 20 explosion that sank the BP Transocean Deepwater Horizon drilling rig April 22. Click here for more.
5.2.10 DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN HOLMES COUNTY
A Disaster Recovery Center is open in Holmes County for those affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes. Click here for more.
5.2.10 DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN CHOCTAW COUNTY
A Disaster Recovery Center is open in Choctaw County for those affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes. Click here for more.
5.2.10 DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER OPENS IN YAZOO COUNTY
A Disaster Recovery Center is open in Yazoo County for those affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes. Click here for more.
5.2.10 STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TEAMING UP TO HELP DAMAGED AREAS
MEMA is coordinating recovery efforts around the state following the April 24 severe storms and tornadoes that left extensive damage in their wake. Click here for more.
5.2.10 GOVERNOR BARBOUR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY IN NORTH MISSISSIPPI
Governor Haley Barbour today declared a State of Emergency in several
Mississippi counties damaged by severe spring storms, flooding and tornadoes. Click here for more.
5.2.10 WEATHER DAMAGE REPORTED IN MISSISSIPPI
Several counties are reporting damages to MEMA from storms which began Saturday. Click here for more.
5.2.10 FLOODING EXPECTED IN MISSISSIPPI TODAY
According to meteorologists with the National Weather Service as much as four to five inches of rain fell in portions of Central and North Mississippi. Click here for more.
5.1.10 MEMA OPENS CALL CENTER TO ANSWER OIL SPILL QUESTIONS
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will open a call center today at noon to answer questions from concerned residents regarding the oil spill in Gulf of Mexico. Click here for more.
4.30.10 MISSISSIPPIANS SHOULD PREPARE FOR MORE BAD WEATHER
MEMA cautions residents affected by last weekend’s storms to be weather aware as the threat of another round of severe weather may impact the state. Click here for more.
4.30.10 PEOPLE IN FIVE COUNTIES NOW ELIGIBLE FOR INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE
People in five Mississippi counties-Attala, Choctaw, Holmes, Warren and Yazoo-are now eligible for Individual Assistance. Click here for more.
4.30.10 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS STORM WASTE DAY FOR EAGLE LAKE RESIDENTS
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and Warren County announced that a Household Hazardous Waste collection day will be held for Eagle Lake residents. Click here for more.
4.29.10 GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION
Governor Haley Barbour announces five Mississippi counties hit by the April 24 tornado outbreak have received a federal disaster declaration.. Click here for more.
4.29.10 MDEQ ANNOUNCES HOUSEHOLD HAZAROUS WASTE SERVICES FOR YAZOO CO.
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality and Yazoo County are announcing the availability of Household Hazardous Waste curbside pick-up services and an HHW drop-off site in Yazoo County. Click here for more.
4.29.10 ORGANIZATIONS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR TORNADO VICTIMS
The American Red Cross continues to help victims of the Mississippi tornadoes who still have disaster related emergency needs. Click here for more.
4.29.10 UPDATE: WEATHER DAMAGE REPORTED IN MISSISSIPPI
The Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments, conducted by MEMA, FEMA and the Small Business Administration along with local representatives, are complete for areas struck by the EF-4 tornado and severe weather April 24. Click here for more.
4.27.10 GOVERNOR ADDS COUNTIES TO DISASTER DECLARATION
Governor Haley Barbour today added Mississippi counties with heavy damage from the weekend tornados to his request for a federal disaster declaration. Click here for more.
4.27.10 STATE AGENCIES RESPOND TO TORNADO DISASTER
MEMA is coordinating recovery efforts around the state following severe storms and tornadoes that left extensive damage in their wake Saturday. Click here for more.
4.27.10 PARKING LOT BECOMES 'VOLUNTEER CITY'
In an effort to help provide essential resources to those affected by Saturday’s tornado, the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service has created “Volunteer City” in the parking lot of the former Yazoo Motors Building. Click here for more.
4.27.10 TIPS FOR TORNADO VICTIMS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM BEING VICTIMIZED
In the wake of a disaster, it is common to see the generous side human nature. Unfortunately, the sinister side also shows its presence. Click here for more.
4.26.10 RESOURCES FOR STORM VICTIMS
To find a list of resources available for storm victims click here.
4.26.10 MEMA ANNOUNCES DONATION, VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Phones have been ringing off the hook at MEMA from individuals and non-profit organizations around the country wanting to know how they can help the victims of Saturday’s devastating storm. Click here for more.
4.26.10 STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TEAMING UP TO HELP DAMAGED AREAS
MEMA is coordinating recovery efforts around the state following severe storms and tornadoes that left extensive damage in their wake Saturday. More than 700 homes are reported to be damaged statewide and ten people have been killed. Click here for more.
4.26.10 DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS UNDERWAY IN IMPACTED AREAS
Joint damage assessment teams deployed to impacted areas to begin Preliminary Damage Assessments. Click here to learn more.
4.26.10 GOVERNOR BARBOUR PROCLAIMS DAY OF PRAYER
Governor Haley Barbour proclaimed April 27 as a Day of Prayer to remember Mississippians who suffered losses in Saturday’s severe weather and for those families who lost loved ones in last week’s oil rig accident. Click here for more.
4.25.10 UPDATED DAMAGES REPORTED TO THE MEMA SEOC 7:00 P.M.
Additional damages and updates from communities affected by the severe weather. Click here for more.
4.25.10 MEMA RELEASES DONATION INFORMATION FOR TORNADO VICTIMS
Donations are now being accepted for what is being called the worst natural disaster to hit the State of Mississippi since Hurricane Katrina. Click here for more.
4.25.10 UPDATED DAMAGES REPORTED TO THE MEMA SEOC 11:30 A.M.
New information reported today to the State Emergency Operations Center. Click here for more.
4.25.10 VOLUNTEER INFORMATION FOR MISSISSIPPI TORNADO RELIEF
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is helping coordinate volunteer relief efforts in Yazoo City following the devastating tornado that struck the area Saturday. Click here for more.
4.24.10 UPDATED DAMAGES REPORTED TO THE MEMA SEOC 8:30 P.M.
Additional damages and updates from communities affected by severe storms today. Click here for more.
4.24.10 GOVERNOR BARBOUR DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY
Governor Haley Barbour has issued a State of Emergency for the damages caused by severe weather in the state today. Click here to read the SOE.
4.24.10 SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE 5 P.M.
The following damages have been reported to the State Emergency Operations Center in Pearl. Click here for more.
4.23.10 KNOW WHAT TO DO IF A TORNADO THREATENS
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency would like to residents to know what to do if a tornado threatens their area. Click here for details.
4.22.10 RESIDENTS SHOULD PREPARE FOR SEVERE STORMS, POSSIBLE TORNADOES
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency warns residents to get ready for the threat of a prolonged significant severe weather forecast for Friday through Saturday evening. The storms may begin affecting the western counties of the state by late Friday afternoon. Click here for details.
4.22.10 STATEWIDE ALERT FM IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETE
MEMA announces the completion of a project funded with hazard mitigation grant funds to provide nearly complete state-wide coverage of the Alert FM network. Click here for more.
4.5.10 MARION COUNTY DESIGNATED STORMREADY
Marion County is the 29th community in the state of Mississippi to be designated StormReady. A ceremony recognizing this achievement will be held at the Marion County Board of Supervisors April 6. Click here for more.
4.1.10 VOLUNTEERS SPEND SPRING BREAK HELPING DONATED COTTAGE PROJECT
Instead of soaking up sun rays on a beach, a group of college students from across the country decided to spend their Spring break volunteering for the United Way in Ocean Springs. Armed with paint brushes and rollers, these college students opted for an alternative Spring break by helping put the finishing touches on a 75-unit Mississippi Cottage community called Highland Village on Gibson Rd, just north of U.S. Highway 90. click here to view story and photos..
3.31.10 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Request for Proposals To Provide Housing Strategy Services for the Mississippi Alternative Housing Pilot Program. click here for details. Click here to view Amendment.
3.31.10 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Request for Proposals To Provide Services for Construction Management for the Mississippi Alternative Housing Pilot Program. click here for details. Click here to view Amendment.
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.