News and Media: Disaster 4790

Disaster survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.

If you live in Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba and Scott counties and were affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms and tornadoes, FEMA may be able to help with temporary lodging expenses, basic home repairs or other essential disaster-related needs that are not covered by insurance.

Mississippi homeowners and renters in Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba and Scott counties who were affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred April 8-11, 2024.