Jackson, Miss- The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) continues to monitor the health impacts of severe storms that hit the state on Wednesday. Significant power outages, home repairs, and flooding can create dangerous and potentially life-threatening situations. MSDH recommends residents...
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to respond to the severe weather events that impacted the state on May 6 and 7, 2026. Preliminary reports of 17 people injured have been reported to MEMA: one in Franklin County, four in Lamar County, and 12 in Lincoln...
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves declares May 3 – May 9, 2026, Hurricane Preparedness Week for the State of Mississippi. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges citizens to prepare for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Last year, there were 13 named storms, five of which formed...
Pearl, MS— The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is launching the Local Government Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program to assist eligible local governments impacted by Winter Storm Fern. The program will be administered by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and will...