Officials are continuing to keep the public up to date on the impacts of recent storm damage that affected a large portion of the Magnolia State.
Over the weekend, over 150,000 Mississippians lost power as inclement weather and flying debris caused disruptions in power lines. On Monday, another round of dangerous elements struck Mississippi, specifically Jackson and Jasper counties.
Governor Tate Reeves took to social media Wednesday to provide an update on the impact the storms have caused on two particular communities in Mississippi.
According to Reeves, assessments are showing approximately 380 structures with damage in Jackson County. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has sent 1,700 tarps to the coastal community and has executed a contract to also bring in shower trailers for those whose homes were destroyed.
In Jasper County, reports continue to indicate that the storm on Sunday resulted in 72 structures damaged or affected. An EF-3 tornado was confirmed in the area. One person died and nearly two dozen were injured as a result of the storms.
I want to provide another update on the storms and tornadoes that impacted our state and the ongoing recovery efforts taking place.
Assessments are showing approximately 380 structures with damage in Jackson County. MEMA has sent 1,700 tarps to Jackson County and has executed a…
— Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) June 21, 2023
MEMA executive director Stephen McCraney says officials are currently working to receive emergency declaration status for the entire state due to the impact the weather had on communities all over. To get a declaration, there must have been $5.2 million in damages from natural disasters.
McCraney added that MEMA is also keeping an eye on the emergence of Tropical Storm Bret, which is no longer forecast to elevate into a hurricane.
