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Disaster centers open in three counties for Tropical Storm Arthur aid

Disaster Service Centers in Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties are open to people affected by Tropical Storm Arthur, designated DR-4930, who are seeking assistance. Residents from any county within the disaster area may visit any center for help.

Applicants do not have to visit a center to apply. They can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or through the FEMA App. The application deadline is October 3rd.

Source: Mississippi Emergency Management Agency on Facebook.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."