Mississippi Drought Activates SBA Disaster Loan Program

ATLANTA- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Mississippi for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to the drought conditions that began on Oct. 10, 2023. The declaration includes Grenada and […]


SBA Working Capital Loans Available to Small Businesses in Mississippi Due to Continuing Drought

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Mississippi for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to the drought conditions that began on Oct. 17. The declaration includes Bolivar, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Clarke, […]


‘GREAT SHAKEOUT’ EARTHQUAKE DRILL SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19TH

Pearl, Miss.- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Mississippians to participate in the ‘Great ShakeOut’ earthquake drill on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 10:19 a.m. During the self-led drill, participants will practice the three essential actions to take during an earthquake, which are to: 1. DROP to the ground. 2. Take COVER under a […]


SBA Offers Rural Disaster Assistance to Mississippi Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds and Tornadoes

WASHINGTON – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to businesses and residents in Leake County, Mississippi, affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred June 14-19, 2023, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA acted under the Disaster Assistance for Rural Communities Act to declare a disaster in […]


SBA Business Recovery Centers in Mississippi Closing for Columbus Day

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it is temporarily closing its Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Jackson County and Jasper County on Monday, Oct. 9 in observance of the Columbus Day holiday. The Centers will resume normal operations on Tuesday, Oct. 10. SBA’s friendly and knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives are available […]


SBA to Help Mississippi Businesses Affected by Drought

ATLANTA, GA- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Mississippi for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to drought that began on Sept. 12. The declaration includes Covington, Greene, Leake, Madison, […]


Governor Reeves Declares October 2-7 Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week

PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves has declared October 2-7, 2023, Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. “Preparation can be lifesaving when it comes to severe weather,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “I encourage you to take some time this week to learn how to better prepare your family for when severe weather strikes.” […]


Two Weeks Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance

MADISON, Miss. Renters and homeowners in Jackson and Jasper counties who were affected by the June 14-19 tornadoes and severe storms have two weeks to apply for assistance. Oct. 11 is the last day to apply. FEMA has many kinds of assistance to fit many kinds of needs. People with losses after the June tornadoes […]


SBA Adds Additional County in Mississippi for Private Non Profit Organizations Affected by the June Severe Storms and Tornadoes

ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that Madison County, Mississippi is now included as a primary county in the disaster declaration for eligible PNP organizations that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature to apply for low-interest disaster loans for damages from severe storms and tornadoes that occurred June […]


Recovery Continues Six Months After March 24, 2023, Severe Weather

  Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, the American Red Cross, FEMA, and multiple state and local partners continue to respond to the March 24, 2023, tornadoes (DR- 4697-MS) six months after the event. Key Messages:  Non-congregate shelters are still open. FEMA Temporary Mobile Housing Units are being installed. Millions of dollars are […]