Featured PTSD and alcohol cause MEMA director to resign
On Saturday Governor Bryant was made aware of a situation involving the executive director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Lee Smithson. As a result,...
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Featured Governor accepts MEMA director’s resignation
This morning Governor Phil Bryant was made aware of a situation involving the executive director of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, Lee Smithson. As a result, Gov....
MEMA director testifies before U.S. Senate committee
by Alex Paton
Thursday, MEMA’s Executive Director Lee Smithson testified in Washington for a senate committee about the coast guard. During his testimony Smithson referenced the recent Hurricane...
MEMA announces new preparedness app
by Sarah Ulmer
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has announced a new app that will allow you to stay up to date with live weather conditions and alerts. ...
Officials prepare for potential Harvey presence in MS
by Sarah Ulmer
As Hurricane Harvey continues to invade the Houston area of Texas, meteorologists are predicting it could take a turn and potentially affect areas of the...
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...
Next week is Fall Severe Weather Preparedeness Week
by Sarah Ulmer
PEARL, Miss.- Gov. Phil Bryant has declared that next week, Oct. 24-28, is Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. ...
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...
Budget cuts cause concern for disaster releif
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON, Miss.- “Is the risk that corporations will leave the state because taxes are too high, or is the risk that people will die because...