Emergency management officials stress year-round hurricane prep
September marks the height of hurricane season, a time when activity across the Gulf Coast typically ramps up. While no storms are currently a threat to South Mississippi, emergency…
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Hancock County EMA prepping for Francine
Lower Hancock County is frequently subject to flooding during any major weather event. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was in the Kiln today and has an update on…
There's a possibility of flash flooding in six coastal counties. Here's how to prepare:
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the lower six coastal counties. here's what you should do to prepare your home for possible flash flooding -- according to Hancock…
EMA begins preparations for upcoming hurricane season
We’re just over a month away from hurricane season and Governor Reeves has named April 30th through May 6th Hurricane Preparedness Week. Hurricane season starts June 1st and emergency…
Winter Weather Impacts The Gulf Coast
News 25's Hank Davis speaks with emergency officials on what to be cautious of during the winter storm passing through Mississippi. Rupert Lacy with the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency is closely monitoring the winter storm that's passing through our…
HARCO Crews Headed To East Mississippi
Parts of eastern Mississippi continue to recover after they were hit by the same devastating flooding that hit Louisiana last month. While Louisiana received national disaster funds from FEMA, places like Wilkerson County and the city of Crosby in Mississippi…
Former EMA Director Reflects on Hurricane Katrina
Joe Spraggins took over as director of Harrison County’s Emergency Management Agency on August 29th, 2005.