PEARL, Miss. (WXXV)- MEMA has released their assessment from this weekend’s severe weather system. So far, the agency has received damage reports for 24 homes and two farms affected across the state. No injuries or deaths have been reported. Down…
(WXXV)-Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed and seven deaths from last weekend’s tornado outbreak. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to travel the state assessing damage.…
(WXXV)-According to the National Weather Service, 17 tornados touched down in Mississippi last weekend. More than 20 counties were impacted. Seven people were killed and hundreds of homes and businesses were…
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Crews continue to survey damage from Saturday’s deadly storms in parts of Mississippi, as people from across the state begin to lend a helping hand. Governor Tate…
Crews are out today continuing to assess the damage caused by tornadoes and storms in more than 20 Mississippi counties over the weekend. Preliminary MEMA reports say that three…
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is launching a new and improved MEMA website, msema.org. The updated site offers a sleek, modern design, improved functionality, and a user-friendly experience tailored to serve Mississippians and visitors better. Designed with both the…
In recognition of Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is sharing information and tips on how you can protect yourself from the potential dangers of severe weather. “By staying informed, having a plan and being ready…
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with counties to assess damage from the severe weather on December 28, 2024. Two deaths (Adams County and Lowndes County) and 10 injuries (Adams County (2), Franklin County (2),…
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the National Weather Service and the Mississippi Department of Transportation, encourages Mississippians to prepare for the upcoming winter weather season on Winter Weather Preparedness Day, December 4, 2024. In…
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Tate Reeves has declared October 7-12, 2024, Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi. While the Spring is the most active time for tornadoes, Mississippi usually sees significant storms during this secondary severe weather season from November through…
ATLANTA (FEMA) – There are many ways to help those affected by Hurricane Helene across the Southeast. Here are some of the organizations providing support to people who experienced loss from the storm: Get in Touch: Family and friends of people…
Pearl, Miss. (MEMA) –– The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with counties to assess damage from Hurricane Francine. At this time, one injury (Jones County) has been reported to MEMA. All 82 counties, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and the State…
Pearl, Miss. (MEMA) ––The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is encouraging Mississippians to prepare now for flash flooding ahead of Tropical Storm Francine tracking towards the state. At the time of this release, the system is expected to bring heavy rain and…
Relief is on the way for those in Hancock County following those damaging April storms. FEMA and MEMA officials have set up a disaster center at the Hancock County Tax…
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…
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Reeves declared May 5 – May 11, 2024, Hurricane Preparedness Week for the State of Mississippi. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges citizens to prepare for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Last year, The Atlantic basin…
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with counties to assess damage from the severe weather beginning on April 9, 2024. There are reports of homes damaged, trees down, roads blocked, and power outages due to the…
Pearl, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with county and state officials as the state braces for another round of severe storms, significant rain, and flash flooding. The entire state is at risk for flooding, and MEMA…
Pearl, Miss. – One additional weather-related death has been reported to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. It happened in Marshall County. This brings the state’s total death toll to 12 since January 14th due to winter weather. Additional deaths have been reported in Chickasaw, Humphreys, Leflore, Panola,…
Is your home prepared for winter weather? MEMA is offering tips to help you winterize your home. Store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove. Insulate walls and attics, use caulk and weather stripping…
Here in Mississippi, MEMA has designated December 6th as Winter Weather Preparedness Day. The National Weather Service recommends people begin to prepare for the winter months by staying stocked…
The deadline for financial aid in Moss Point is approaching fast. The Jackson County Long-Term Recovery Committee is hearing and approving cases of victims who were affected by the tornado that hit June…
FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will be closing the Disaster Recovery Center housed at the Riverfront Community Center to open a mobile recovery center. The Disaster Recovery Center inside Riverfront will close permanently at 6 p.m. today. In…
MADISON, Miss. – The Disaster Recovery Center operated by FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency in Jackson County will be closed on Sunday Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day. The center will reopen on Tuesday,…