The Harrison County Emergency Management Agency is ready to handle any impacts from tropical weather. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors on Sunday made a local declaration of emergency ahead of Marco, which is expected to make landfall on Monday…
Emergency management officials throughout South Mississippi are continuously monitoring the tropics. News 25’s Toni Miles checked in with Rupert Lacy, director of Harrison County Emergency Management Agency and shows us how the overall plan has somewhat changed this year. It…
While much of the flooding in Harrison County has subsided, we’re still experiencing extreme high tide and south winds are continuing to push water and sand onto Highway 90. In the aftermath of Cristobal, Harrison County Emergency Management received reports…
As cases of the Coronavirus are increasing in the U.S., with two cases reported very close to home in Florida, Harrison County Emergency Management is keeping a close eye on the virus as it spreads. While no cases of COVID-19…
Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy has more on the severe weather threat.
Harrison County Emergency Managers, first responders as well as county and city officials met today to go over plans for Tropical Storm Gordon. Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy tells News 25 each storm is different and they have…
This morning, Harrison County Emergency Management Director Rupert Lacy was on hand to speak to a room full of Coast business owners about disaster preparedness. With hurricane season in full swing running from June 1st through November 30th, EMA wants…
News 25’s Tanner Stewart has details on Tropical Storm Nate.
For those affected by the severe weather, there is a shelter open tonight in Gulfport. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson heard stories from some of the people staying there. Severe flooding had families fending for their lives and many people seeking…
The severe weather comes at a bad time for holiday shoppers out on the road.