PEARL – 2019 was a record-breaking year for tornadoes in Mississippi. According to data released by the National Weather Service, there were 115 confirmed tornadoes in the state last year, breaking the previous record of 109 in 2008. This record-setting number of tornadoes is responsible for three deaths. The most active months were April and […]
Friday, January 17 COURTESY: PEARL RIVER WATER VALLEY SUPPLY DISTRICT -The National Weather Service Friday lowered its projected crest on the Pearl River at Jackson to 35 feet on Saturday evening, and Barnett Reservoir officials said they will continue storing water in the rising 33,000-acre lake. In Friday morning’s conference call, the NWS’s Lower Mississippi […]
UPDATE: February 7, 2020 PEARL – Governor Tate Reeve’s request for disaster assistance in response to the January 10-11, 2020 severe weather and tornadoes was approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations affected by the weather event are eligible to apply for low interest loans for recovery. The declaration […]
PEARL – The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) provided two pumps to Adams County in response to flash flooding that caused a partial breach of the Robins Lake Dam Thursday night. The Robins Lake Dam is approximately 50 acres, and the breach occurred on Robins Lake Road, which is on the south side of […]
PEARL (12/18/19) December 16 Tornado Outbreak – Updated Statewide Damage Reports to MEMA as of 4 PM The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has received damage reports from 14 counties due to the tornadoes and severe storms that impacted the state Monday, December 16. As of this afternoon, there are reports of 15 tornadoes […]
(COURTESY: Henrietta Williams, from the December Issue of FPMD (Floodplain Management Division) Insider George County, Mississippi is like home. In this southern hamlet a smile and a handshake can seal a deal and strong relationships matter. Passersby’s stop for “Praise in the Park” on Saturday afternoons and have “Coffee with a Cop” at the neighborhood […]
PEARL – Governor Bryant announced today that President Donald Trump declared 16 counties eligible for Public Assistance under Federal Disaster Number 4470. This disaster declaration is in response to the Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding that occurred due to Tropical Storm Olga on October 26. The counties eligible for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]
WASHINGTON – Mississippi businesses and residents affected by flash flooding on May 8 – 9, 2019 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Acting Administrator Christopher Pilkerton announced today. Acting Administrator Pilkerton made the loans available in response to a letter from Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant received on Nov. 18, […]
On the final day of Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week, we are focusing on Winter Weather. Thanks to our partners at the National Weather Service, listed below are some cold weather messages they would like to share. Winter Prep Checklist: -Make sure pipes are insulated properly. -Close off unneeded rooms and place towels in the […]
PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging everyone in the state to take part in ‘The Great Central U.S. Shakeout’ exercise, Thursday morning, at 10:17. During the self-led drill, participants practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On”. The essential steps to take are to: DROP to the ground. Take COVER under a […]