Mississippi fire departments to receive federal boost
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) has reported that four fire departments in Mississippi have been awarded nearly $700,000 in federal Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)...
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With no active storms in the Gulf, MEMA officials say NOW is the time to prepare
by Jared Bounds
A hurricane is one of the most dramatic, damaging and life altering events that can occur in our state. The 2017 Hurricane Season began June...
Safe room to be built in Charleston
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today announced a $1.2 million grant to construct a multi-use safe room in Charleston, Miss. The...
Funding provided for safe room at Tupelo High School
by Sarah Ulmer
The FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant will provide support to build a multi-purpose safe room at Tupelo High School. ...
Mississippi Emergency Management asking for FEMA boots on the ground
by Jared Bounds
Cleanup continues after April 30th’s massive storm system ripped thru the Magnolia State, which prompted Governor Phil Bryant to sign a State of Emergency on...
FEMA approves public assistance for Pine Belt
by Sarah Ulmer
PINE BELT- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more public assistance for Forrest, Lamar, and Perry Counties. ...
Recovery assistance now underway: here’s how to find help
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, The Federal Emergency Management Agency, and other recovery and disaster organizations have boots on the ground in Mississippi to help...
Harrison County Schools receive grant to fortify facilities to withstand hurricane damage
by Sarah Ulmer
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Harrison County School District has been awarded $1.9 million to continue retrofitting facilities to survive hurricane-force winds. ...
MEMA responds to recommended funding hal from OIG
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON, Miss.- Director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Lee Smithson has released a letter in response to the recent negativity surrounding the Office of...
Temporary homes for Louisiana flood victims coming from Mississippi
by Sarah Ulmer
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Federal Management Agency has awarded a $6.76 million contract to a Holmes County business in order to provide temporary housing to Louisiana...