FEMA May Be Trying to Reach You

MADISON, Miss. — FEMA is providing enhanced customer service in Mississippi to help all survivors of the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides receive much-needed assistance. If you have applied for FEMA assistance, you may receive a call, text or email from the Enhanced Applicant Services (EAS) team. These calls […]


One Week Left to Apply for Assistance

Pearl, Miss.- Renters and homeowners affected by the April 8-11 severe weather and tornadoes have one week left to apply for assistance. August 9, 2024, is the last day to apply. Individual Assistance was approved for Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba, and Scott counties. FEMA has many kinds of assistance to fit various needs. Those with losses after the April […]


Humphreys Disaster Recovery Center Closing

Pearl, Miss. –– The Disaster Recovery Center in Humphreys County operated by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA will close permanently at 2 p.m. July 20. The center is located at: Humphreys County Multipurpose Building (look for the FEMA and MEMA signage across the street from Willard Jack Trucking) 417 Silver City Road […]


Hinds Disaster Recovery Center Closing

Pearl, Miss. –– The Disaster Recovery Center in Hinds County operated by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA will close permanently at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. The center is located at: Hinds County Hinds County Public Works Department parking lot (look for the FEMA and MEMA signage) 10000 I-20 Frontage Road […]


Some Disaster Recovery Centers Closing

Pearl, Miss. –– Five Disaster Recovery Centers will be closing permanently at 6 p.m. on July 8th. These five centers are located at: Hancock County (Kiln) Tax Collector’s Office & Storm Preparedness Center (look for the FEMA and MEMA signage) 18335 Highway 603 Kiln, MS 39556 Hinds County Smith-Wills Stadium parking lot (look for the […]


Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hancock County

Pearl, Miss. –The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding. The center is located at: Hancock County (Kiln) Tax Collector’s Office & Storm Preparedness Center (look for the FEMA and […]


Hinds County Disaster Recovery Center Moves to a New Location

Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA are relocating a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center from Hinds Community College in Raymond, Miss to a new location in Bolton, Miss. This center will open at 8 a.m. on June 27, 2024, to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms, straight-line […]


Understanding Your FEMA Letter

MADISON, Miss. –Survivors who applied for assistance following the Mississippi April 8-11, 2024, severe storms and tornadoes will receive a letter from FEMA in the mail or via email. The letter will explain the survivor’s application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter fully because it will include the amount […]


Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Madison County

Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Madison County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding. Specialists from FEMA, the State of Mississippi, and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the center to help survivors […]