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CTA will not run services on Sunday or Monday

The CTA will not run their public transport Sunday or Monday. If conditions are favorable, CTA will resume bus operations on Tuesday, August 31st. CTA does have staff on hand to move residents out of harm’s way once shelters are…

Harrison County EMA holds briefing on Ida

Harrison County Emergency Management Agency held a briefing this afternoon on Hurricane Ida. About 70 officials gathered at the meeting to discuss plans and preparations for the storm. Topics…

Coast residents preparing for Ida

Sand bag locations are open across the Coast. At these locations, the bags and sand are provided but you must bring your own shovel. Many Coast residents put on their raincoats…

Biloxi VA Medical Center, Mobile CBOC Closed Monday, Aug. 31

BILOXI, Miss. – The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) is currently monitoring Hurricane Ida. As a result of anticipated weather impacts, all appointments scheduled Monday, Aug. 30, at the Biloxi Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center and the Mobile Community-based…

Harrison County EMA recommends removing vessels from harbors

Harrison County Emergency Management Agency strongly recommends removing vessels from all harbors in Harrison County.  Expectations are for a 7 ft. to 11 ft. storm surge along the Mississippi Gulf Coast from Tropical Storm Ida. Vessel movement should occur Friday…

Coast cities issuing state of emergency notices

Cities are taking pre-emptive action in anticipation of severe conditions from Ida. The cities of Long Beach, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Gautier, Pascagoula, and Moss Point have all issued statements proclaiming a state of emergency. Doing so generally is a precursor…

School closures around the Gulf Coast

Due to the projected path of Hurricane Ida, schools around the Gulf Coast have announced closures for the start of next week. Jackson County School District is canceling classes for Monday, August 30th. On Monday,  they will assess the situation…