$19.1 billion disaster aid bill signed by President Trump
A long-awaited disaster relief bill has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith praised President Trump for signing the supplemental...
Tag : disaster relief
FEMA announces Mississippi counties receiving disaster aid
by Alex Paton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sent out a notice that 12 Mississippi Counties are eligible to receive disaster aid under the Public Assistance and...
Bryant asks Trump for flood relief
by Alex Paton
Governor Phil Bryant has submitted a federal declaration request to President Donald Trump for recent storms and flooding in Mississippi. The declaration would include coverage for the...
Red Cross, Families First continue to assist with disaster relief
The American Red Cross continues to provide disaster relief since several rounds of heavy rain and two tornadoes came through Mississippi starting on February 20th....
Mississippians urged to research disaster relief charities
by Alex Paton
The devastation caused by a recent tornado in Columbus and flooding across the State has left many in Mississippi wondering how they can help out....
Cochran pushes for action on disaster relief, debt ceiling, government operations
by Jared Bounds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today encouraged swift approval of legislation to address critical disaster response needs and to...
Mississippi Red Cross offers disaster response training
by Jared Bounds
People interested in becoming Red Cross disaster response volunteers can attend “Just In Time” training at Red Cross offices in Hattiesburg and Gulfport, Tuesday, Aug....
Millions in disaster relief funds available for flood damage repair
by Sarah Ulmer
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Mississippi will receive more than $400 million in disaster relief from Congress to repair damage caused by the flooding in the Lower Mississippi...
Facebook groups across Mississippi aim to help flood victims
JACKSON, MISS– When Mississippians decide to help, they’ll do so by any means necessary. ...
August is most active month for hurricanes, MEMA prepares
JACKSON, MISS– August is the most active month for hurricanes, according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. ...