PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Currently, no federal assistance is available for those impacted by the June storms in Jackson and Jasper Counties. MEMA and FEMA are validating damage in the affected areas; and will validate public infrastructure damage in Jackson County starting Tuesday, July 11, 2023. The State’s deadline for requesting FEMA assistance for the June 2023 tornadoes is July 20, 2023.
MEMA is aware of a letter stating that FEMA assistance is available, but FEMA assistance is NOT available. Residents are encouraged NOT to apply for FEMA assistance. However, insured residents should file insurance claims. If residents have already applied for FEMA assistance, no further action is needed at this time.
If and when federal assistance is available, MEMA will communicate that information with local leaders, media, and on our social media sites. MEMA encourages all residents to be vigilant on their recovery journey to avoid scammers and fraud.
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