JACKSON, Miss. — Governor Tate Reeves, in coordination with State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs and MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney, today announced the extension of Mississippi’s State of Emergency for an additional eight days, and its termination effective at 11:59 p.m.…
JACKSON, Miss. — Governor Tate Reeves, in coordination with State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs and MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney, today announced the extension of Mississippi’s State of Emergency for an additional 30 days. This extension will continue to facilitate the…
JACKSON, Miss. — Governor Tate Reeves, in coordination with State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs and MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney, today announced the extension of Mississippi’s State of Emergency for an additional 30 days. This extension will ease the process of…
On Friday, August 27th, 2021, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors declared a Local State of Emergency (LSE) in preparation of Hurricane Ida. Six Harrison County Hurricane Shelters to Open D’Iberville High School Shelter 15625 Lamey Bridge Rd, Biloxi, MS…
Cities are taking pre-emptive action in anticipation of severe conditions from Ida. The cities of Long Beach, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, Gautier, Pascagoula, and Moss Point have all issued statements proclaiming a state of emergency. Doing so generally is a precursor…
Governor Tate Reeves and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann signed a state of emergency for Mississippi in anticipation of the winter storm predicted to impact a large portion of the state. The National Weather Service is forecasting significant…
City officials in Gulfport are also putting in safety measures before Zeta reaches South Mississippi. Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes declared a state of emergency for the city late Monday evening. Also, the Gulfport Harbor was closed shortly…
JACKSON — Today, Governor Tate Reeves declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of damage from Hurricane Delta. Landfall is expected along the Louisiana coast on Friday afternoon as a Major Hurricane. "I have declared a State of Emergency for…
(WXXV) — Due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Sally, some local harbors and marinas have issued mandatory orders for vessels to evacuate. According to a post to the Gulfport Mayor's Office on Facebook, all vessels must be removed from the…
Harrison County officials are reminding residents to stay prepared as there is a lot of rain ahead in the forecast. Remember to stock up on food and emergency supplies. In the past, residents were encouraged “the first 72 is on…
PEARL, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves has signed a State of Emergency in response to Tropical Storm Cristobal, which made landfall along the Louisiana coast Sunday evening. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds and storm surge to the Mississippi Gulf…
Several governing bodies along the Mississippi Coast are declaring states of emergency ahead of Cristobal's landfall. On Thursday, Pascagoula, Gautier and Jackson County declared a state of emergency. In addition, Harrison County and Ocean Springs set up up sandbag locations…
In the wake of the newly identified coronavirus, the City of Moss Point is taking precautionary measures to protect citizens, guests, and other stakeholders. Moss Point Mayor Mario King is encouraging everyone to use our online portal and telecommunication systems…
Mayor Phil Torjusen announced today that the City of Gautier has declared a local state of emergency in order to provide for the health and safety of citizens in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. City of Gautier services…
Governor Phil Bryant has declared a State of Emergency in response to Tropical Storm Barry. A State of Emergency is an administrative tool that authorizes the use of state resources to aid in response and recovery efforts. A tropical storm…
Bay St. Louis Mayor Mike Favre declared a state of emergency due to potential tropical weather this weekend from Nate. Favre issued the proclamation just after 9:30 a.m. this morning. Bay St. Louis braces for impact as Tropical Storm Nate…
The Biloxi City Council held a special meeting today to declare a state of emergency for the City of Biloxi due to potential effects from Tropical Storm Harvey. The resolution passed and allows Mayor Andrew ‘FoFo’ Gilich to do all…
Members of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors this afternoon have signed a local proclamation that is now heading to Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant, requesting the Governor declare a State of Emergency for Harrison County as heavy rainfall continues in…
With today's unprecedented weather event, dropping over 10" of rain this morning with continued accumulation anticipated over the course of the day, resulting in widespread flooding throughout the City of Gulfport, I am hereby declaring a State of Emergency. Monitoring…
Video from Front Beach in Ocean Springs from around 8 this morning shows water pouring off the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge. Since then the City of Ocean Springs and Jackson County have declared a state of emergency. Public works will be…
Gov. Phil Bryant declared a state of emergency this afternoon for areas affected by flooding and issued an executive order mobilizing the Mississippi National Guard to assist with any needed high-water rescues. According to the National Weather Service, parts of…
