Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Making Stops in Monroe County

PEARL, Miss. – Two mobile Disaster Recovery Centers operated by FEMA and the state of Mississippi will be making stops in Monroe County throughout the month of April. The dates and locations are: Wren Fire Department, 32659 Hwy 45N, Aberdeen, MS 39730 ▪ April 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ▪ April 11 and […]


Clean and Sanitize Assistance for Tornado-Damaged Homes

PEARL, Miss. –If your home was damaged by the March 24-25 tornadoes but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters. You may qualify for FEMA assistance if you meet the following criteria: […]


March 24, 2023, Severe Weather Update #11

Pearl – The State of Mississippi, local officials, hundreds of volunteers, faith-based organizations, and private sector partners continue to respond to the deadly tornadoes that swept through the state on March 24, 2023. As the response continues, MEMA’s top goals are debris removal, utility restoration (power, gas, water, sewer), and assessing non-congregate housing solutions for […]


March 24, 2023, Severe Weather Update #10 

Pearl – The State of Mississippi, local officials, hundreds of volunteers, faith-based organizations, and private sector partners continue to respond to the deadly tornadoes that swept through the state on March 24, 2023. As the response continues, MEMA’s top goals are debris removal, utility restoration (power, gas, water, sewer), and assessing non-congregate housing solutions for […]


MEMA Releases Statement on Individual Safe Room Program

 Pearl, Miss. –  “The Individual Safe Room Program which launched in August 2022, is currently closed. MEMA staff is now processing nearly 2,000 applications. Through this process, FEMA has requested additional information from applicants. As of today, April 5, 2023, the state awaits FEMA’s decision in approving those safe room applications. If approved, a MEMA […]


SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Monroe County to Assist Mississippians Applying for a Disaster Loan

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it will open a Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Monroe County at noon Wednesday, April 5, at the Monroe County Courthouse in Aberdeen, Miss. SBA’s Customer Service Representatives will assist Mississippians applying for SBA disaster loans for losses due to severe storms, straight-line winds and […]


Governor Reeves Issues State of Emergency for March 31-April 1 Severe Weather

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today issued a State of Emergency for Pontotoc, DeSoto, Tishomingo, Lee, and Tunica Counties as well as other areas of the state affected by the severe storms which occurred across northern Mississippi beginning on March 31, 2023 and continuing through April 1, 2023. The storms resulted in the death of one Mississippi […]


USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers and Communities Affected by Tornado in Mississippi

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that assistance is available for communities and agricultural producers affected by the severe weather and tornado that tore through Mississippi on March 25. “My thoughts and prayers are with all who have lost loved ones in the terrible tornadoes in Mississippi and with […]


March 24, 2023, Severe Weather Update #9

Pearl – The State of Mississippi, local officials, hundreds of volunteers, faith-based organizations, and private sector partners continue to respond to the deadly tornadoes that swept through the state on March 24, 2023. As the response continues, MEMA’s top goals are debris removal, utility restoration (power, gas, water, sewer), and assessing temporary and long-term housing solutions […]


Disaster Recovery Centers Open to Assist Tornado Survivors

PEARL, Miss. (FEMA) – The state of Mississippi and FEMA have opened four Disaster Recovery Centers to help survivors of the March storms and tornadoes with their recovery. Recovery specialists from FEMA, the state and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), are at the centers to help with FEMA applications, answer questions and provide referrals […]