hurricane preparedness week

Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- May 5th marks the second day of Hurricane Preparedness Week in the Magnolia State. Day two focuses on preparations ahead of hurricane season. The state’s emergency management agency…

MEMA Hurricane Preparedness Week

It looks like we are going to see another above average storm season with 16 to 20 named storms, six to eight hurricanes, three to five of which are predicted to be…

Mississippi Power holds pre-storm hurricane meeting

As Hurricane Preparedness Week is underway, Mississippi Power held their pre-storm hurricane meeting today. The company came together to discuss storm plans and prepare for potential power outages. Storm and EMA directors were able to get familiar…

Hurricane Preparedness Week starts today

It’s going to be an active hurricane season according to Harrison County EMA Director Matt Stratton. It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week and here are a few tips to keep you and your families safe ahead of the…

Hurricane Preparedness Week

We are officially at the start of another hurricane season and the Mississippi Department of Transportation wants you to prepare today. Hurricane maps are distributed in libraries, city halls, and other community areas. You can also order online at GOMDOT.com/MAPS.…

Hurricane Preparedness Week

Partners in preparedness: that’s this year’s theme for the Emergency Management Agency summit that kicked off here on the Gulf Coast. Governor Phil Bryant declared this week as ‘Hurricane Preparedness Week.’ The Mississippi Gulf Coast is no stranger to severe…

Hurricane Preparedness Week

The sun may be shining and there are no clouds in the sky today in south Mississippi, but perfect weather does not last forever. Hurricane season begins June 1st and Governor Phil Bryant declared May 23rd-27th as Hurricane Preparedness Week,…

The time to start preparing for hurricane season is now

Hurricane season officially starts June 1st and officials say the time to start preparing is now. Governor Phil Bryant has declared May 29th through June 2nd as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi to ensure residents are prepared for the upcoming…

Now is the Time to Prepare for Hurricane Season

The Gulf Coast has been enjoying marvelous weather, but emergency management agencies are not being fooled by the sunny skies. EMA leaders gathered today to discuss the importance of having a game plan to keep the Coast cities and residents…