The Mississippi emergency management agency's director is responding to a federal audit recommending FEMA take back nearly all three point five million dollars in grants given to hope academy after Katrina. Director Lee Smithson wrote an op-ed column noting FEMA…
With the help of FEMA grants, the brand new Hope Academy building opened its doors this year eleven years after Hurricane Katrina flooded out their old facility. Now, the school could have to pay those grants back after a recent…
The office of inspector general is urging FEMA to suspend all grant payments on the $29.9 million Coastal Retrofit Program in Mississippi. The investigation alleges Mississippi did not provide the proper oversight of the money for the Hazard Mitigation Program, allowing one…
Just over a month after immense rainfall destroyed some homes and businesses in Harrison County, FEMA has denied federal funding. Harrison County and Governor Phil Bryant say they’re reviewing their options for an appeal. Governor Bryant says he’s reached out…
FEMA has denied federal funding for the April 28th flood damage in South Mississippi. FEMA officials say the total amount of damage did not meet requirements for a disaster designation. Parts of the D’Iberville, Biloxi and Gulfport area received nearly…
Upgrades coming to Memorial Hospital, FEMA grants the hospital more than 2.3 million dollars to expand its electrical generator capacity. The installation of two 2,250 kilowatt bi-fuel system generators will help provide the facility a more reliable electricity supply, which…
The deadline for people to notify Gulfport city officials of flood damage has been extended until 8 am on Monday May 9. This comes after Governor Phil Bryant declared a state of emergency yesterday for Harrison County. Gulfport city officials…
A lot of lessons were learned in Katrina’s wake, especially when it comes to planning for disasters.
Today, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate met with local and state officials to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Katrina.