Our mission at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is to safeguard Mississippi and its citizens by fostering a culture of preparedness, executing timely responses during disasters, and quickly restoring quality of life post-event. Emergency Management is a comprehensive approach for administering and governing mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
Recognizing that emergency management begins and ends at the local level, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is a vital asset for the state of Mississippi. Regardless of the threat, MEMA will plan and prepare for emergency scenarios, respond to and support local EMAs during emergency events, and coordinate and resource recovery efforts in the wake of a disaster.
The MEMA Website is designed to support this mission by providing information and planning to the public and the emergency management communities. This site is continuously under development, and we make every attempt to keep information timely and accurate. We will also make every effort to correct errors that are brought to our attention.
MEMA Offices:
- Executive: is composed of a team of experienced professionals dedicated to managing the state's response to emergencies and disasters. This leadership includes the Executive Director, who oversees all agency activities and represents MEMA in state and federal matters. Supporting the Executive Director are the Deputy Director and Chief Officers responsible for key areas such as operations, finance and administration, legal, recovery, logistics, and communication. These leaders work together to ensure effective disaster management, coordinate with local and federal agencies, and provide guidance and resources to communities across Mississippi.
- Mitigation: helps prevent damage and loss of life and property in future disasters. This office also coordinates MEMA4Kids, a preparedness campaign for children.
- Preparedness: oversees all emergency plans and training programs in the state, which also includes radiological emergency preparedness
- Logistics: manages the flow of commodities and goods to all 82 counties and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
- Housing and Individual Assistance: comprised of the Individual Assistance, Disaster Housing and the Disability Integration Advisor. This office provides funds for disaster-related unmet needs to individuals and families with uninsured/underinsured essential private property damages or losses.
- Public Assistance: oversees all recovery operations such as public assistance reimbursement.
- Finance and Accounting: this office is responsible for managing all financial matters for the agency.
- Human Resources: oversees all personnel issues for the agency.
- Information Technology: comprised of the Information Technology Bureau, Wireless Communications Bureau and Geographic Information Systems Bureau
- Response: provides the core, coordinated state operational response to support communities following a disaster
- External Affairs: provides information to government entities, community groups, media, and the public. They handle media inquiries, plan events, and coordinate outreach programs to ensure that MEMA's message is effectively communicated.
During an emergency, any crucial public information will be released through MEMA with the help of other state agencies that may be involved in the response actions. During any type of evacuation in the state, the Mississippi Public Broadcasting Network will broadcast that evacuation and traffic information on all MPB radio stations.