The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to coordinate and assist local operations in disaster management, damage assessments, and the deployment of resources. MEMA is closely coordinating with the Mississippi Civil Defense Emergency Management Association to assist in mutual aid response operations and deploy resources at the request of local emergency managers.
Damage assessments are ongoing. These numbers will change as assessments continue, but so far, residential damage includes:
18 – Destroyed
22 – Major damage
32 – Minor damage
29 – Affected
Thirteen businesses were impacted by the storm. Two were destroyed, six had major damage, and five had minor damage. Statewide, seven public roads and four public buildings were damaged.
In Franklin County, MEMA deployed tarps and conducted drone aerial assessments. Damage assessments are expected to be completed today. The Mississippi Forestry Commission reported 600,000 tons of damage/debris in the Homochitto National Forest. All resource requests have been fulfilled.
In Lamar County, damage assessments are complete. EPAs continue to restore power. The state of Mississippi has fulfilled all resource requests.
In Lawrence County, damage assessments are complete and roadways have reopened. Lawrence County EMA returned to normal operations yesterday.
In Lincoln County, road-clearing crews worked to remove debris. The Mississippi Forestry Commission and the State Emergency Operations Center continue to provide operational assistance. MEMA’s drone assessments are complete. The American Red Cross shelter is open at the Lincoln County Safe Room, 1154 Belt Line Dr. Brookhaven, MS, 39601 for anyone who needs a place to stay. Two Point of Distribution sites are fully operational and a donation intake center will also open on Monday.
The MEMA Business Emergency Operations Center has coordinated with emergency volunteer organizations and businesses on response needs. This includes temporary sheltering, water, food, and other disaster needs in the impacted counties.
Volunteer organizations continue to assist Mississippians recover from the storm. The Bogue Chitto Baptist Church, Calvary Baptist Church, Bogue Chitto Volunteer Fire Department, Mississippi Baptist Association, Harmony Baptist, American Red Cross, United Cajun Navy, The Salvation Army, Mississippi Baptist Relief, and Samaritan’s Purse, along with others are on the ground feeding residents and helping to clean up debris.
###