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...
Tag : MEMA
MEMA releases damage report after weekend storms
by Sarah Ulmer
Officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency wrap up their assessment of the damage caused by storms over the weekend, victims are asking for help...
MEMA requests $3.4M from legislature
JACKSON, MISS– The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency announced that they’ve requested $3.4 million for fiscal year 2018 funding. ...
MEMA prepares for Santa’s arrival
by Sarah Ulmer
PEARL, Miss.- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is getting ready for Santa to come to town even if rain, snow, sleet or even hail...
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...
Flood communities will not receive federal aid
by Sarah Ulmer
NATCHEZ, Miss.- Residents effected by the flooding in two of Mississippi’s communities, Crosby and Centreville, will not be receiving federal financial assistance. ...
OIG recommends halting over $29M in grants for Mississippi Gulf Coast
JACKSON, MISS– A report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has called for the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
MEMA updates flood damage reports
PEARL, MISS– The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has updated damage assessments for flood damage from six counties from a heavy rain system August 11-14. ...
Updated flood damage from MEMA for South Mississippi
by Sarah Ulmer
JACKSON, Miss.- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has updated ongoing reports for damage due to flooding....