PEARL, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency in partnership with our county EMA directors will open six Disaster Assistance Centers for residents, in the newly added counties, now eligible to apply for individual assistance following the April 12 severe weather and tornadoes. Those living in Clarke, Grenada, Jasper, Lawrence, Panola and Walthall counties could be eligible for the federal assistance through FEMA. These sites are to assist those without the means for applying online or by phone. The new disaster assistance center locations will open Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at noon.
Six Disaster Assistance Center Locations:
Clarke County:
Clarke County EMA
642 South Archusa Ave
Quitman, MS 39355
Grenada County:
Lewis Johnson Senior Citizen Complex
299 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Grenada, MS 38901
Jasper County:
Jasper EOC
37 D West 8th Ave
Bay Spring, MS 39422
Lawrence County:
Lawrence EOC
703 E Broad Street
Monticello, MS 39654
Panola County:
Panola County Extension Building
394 Hwy 51 South
Batesville, MS 38606
Walthall County:
Walthall County EOC
908 Armory Road
Tylertown, MS 39667
The Disaster Assistance Centers are open:
Monday- Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
CLOSED SUNDAY
Before arriving to a Disaster Assistance Center please have the following information below:
1. Social Security Number
You, another adult member or minor child in your household must have a Social Security number. You or they must also be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.
If you don’t have a Social Security number, read the article How do I apply for a new or replacement Social Security number card. You will get instructions on what to do and what documents you will need.
Once you have your number, you may come back to DisasterAssistance.gov or call FEMA at one of the phone numbers above to apply.
2. Insurance Information
Describe the type(s) of insurance coverage you have. This could include coverage under policies like homeowners, flood, automobile, or mobile home insurance.
3. Damage Information
Describe the damage caused by the disaster. Include the type of disaster (like flood, hurricane, or earthquake) and the type of dwelling or vehicle (like a condo, mobile home or house, or a car or truck).
4. Financial Information
Provide your total annual household income, before taxes, at the time of the disaster.
5. Contact Information
Provide the address and phone number of the property where the damage occurred and the address and phone number of where we can reach you now.
6. Direct Deposit Information (optional)
If approved, we can deposit your funds directly into your bank account. You just need to provide the following banking information:
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- Bank name
- Type of account (like checking or savings)
- Routing number
- Account number
Storm victims in Covington, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Clarke, Panola, Lawrence, Walthall, Jasper and Grenada counties can also apply for individual assistance online by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). For the hearing and speech impaired, call 1-800-462-7585 to apply for individual assistance.