Assistance still available for flood victims in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- If you were impacted by last week’s flooding in Harrison County, help is still available. The Red Cross is asking anyone who needs…
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MEMA, FEMA open Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding. The center is located at the Hancock County Tax…
PRCC, county officials announce Hancock County scholarship program
Pearl River County Community College, in partnership with Hancock County officials, are announcing a scholarship program to help residents of the county pursue a higher education degree. Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission, through Hancock County Board of Supervisors and…
Hurricane Zeta damage still evident in South Mississippi
It’s been just over three months since Hurricane Zeta made landfall, wreaking havoc in South Mississippi and beyond. Chances are if you just look around, there are still visible signs of the category two storm’s damage, but…
FEMA assistance will not affect other benefits
Applying for federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that Mississippi disaster survivors may receive. Homeowners, renters, non-profits, and others now have the opportunity to apply for FEMA disaster assistance to help with…
Governor Reeves requests federal assistance following Tropical Storm Cristobal
PEARL, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves has requested a Federal Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance following Tropical Storm Cristobal, which impacted the Mississippi Gulf Coast on June 7-8, 2020. Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments were conducted by FEMA, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency…
Governor Tate Reeves announces COVID-19 assistance for homeowners and first responders
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves announced further efforts to support homeowners and first responders who are being stretched thin during the COVID-19 outbreak. Working with the Mississippi Home Corporation (MHC) and Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Governor Reeves…
Mississippi declared major disaster, public assistance available to local and state governments
PEARL, Miss. – On April 5, 2020 Mississippi’s Major Disaster Declaration was approved by President Trump. This request covers all counties for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). At this time 142 entities within the state of Mississippi have applied for Public Assistance. During…