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News, Media & Events: Mississippi
Events
2023-05-10T22:00:00
2024-05-08T23:30:00
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May 10, 2023
May 8, 2024
May 10, 2023 EST
- May 8, 2024 11:30 p.m. EST
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2023-05-11T15:00:00
2024-05-11T16:30:00
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May 11, 2023
May 11, 2024
May 11, 2023 EST
- May 11, 2024 4:30 p.m. EST
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2023-05-16T20:30:00
2023-12-26T23:00:00
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May 16, 2023
Dec 26, 2023
May 16, 2023 EST
- Dec 26, 2023 11:00 p.m. EST
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Preparedness Tips
A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
Fact Sheets |
One month after the major disaster declaration for the June 14 -19 severe storms and tornadoes in Mississippi, $3.8 million and counting in federal support has been approved by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). FEMA expects the amount to increase as more people apply.
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Residents of Jackson and Jasper counties who couldn’t work as a direct result of the June 14-19 severe storms and tornadoes may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). The deadline to apply is quickly approaching -- it’s this Friday, Sept. 15.
Press Release |
PDFs & Multimedia
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Mississippi; FEMA-4697-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4697-DR; Mississippi as a result of severe storms, straight-lien winds, and tornadoes during the period of March 24-25, 2022.
Secretary Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Criswell Visit Devastated Areas of Mississippi
ROLLING FORK, Miss. -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell provides an update on FEMA’s response and recovery efforts following the recent tornadoes that impacted Mississippi at a press conference with other federal, state and local officials. (FEMA photo)
Secretary Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Criswell Visit Devastated Areas of Mississippi
ROLLING FORK, Miss. -- DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and other emergency management officials speak with a survivor of the devastating tornadoes that impacted Mississippi. (FEMA photo)
Secretary Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Criswell Visit Devastated Areas of Mississippi
ROLLING FORK, Miss. -- DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell meet with federal, state and local officials at Mississippi Emergency Management Agency regarding recent tornadoes that swept across the state. (FEMA photo)
Mississippi; Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes - Denial
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for the State of Mississippi's Denial on July 18, 2022, as a result of a severe storm, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on March 22, 2022.
Mississippi; Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for the State of Mississippi's Denial on July 2, 2022, as a result of a severe storm, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on March 30, 2022.
National — Risk Rating 2.0 — New Methodology vs Old Methodology
Final Environmental Assessment including FONSI signed 1/13/2011 for Hancock County Emergency Operations Center, FEMA-DR-1604-MS, September 2010
Letter of Final Determination -- Aug. 16, 2022
LFD Date: 2/16/2022
FIRM Effective Date: 8/16/2022
States: Mississippi, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Mississippi — Risk Rating 2.0 — New Methodology vs Old Methodology