State deploys assets in response to Helene and Milton
Oct. 10, 2024 – Gov. Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi continues to deploy multiple assets to states throughout the
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Fall Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Mississippi experienced a total of 61 tornadoes in 2023, 11 of which occurred in the months of November and December.
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Humphreys Disaster Recovery Center closing
MEMA is working with federal and local partners to open more Disaster Recovery Centers in other disaster-declared counties across the state.
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May 12-13 Severe Weather Update
One death (Wilkinson County) and one injury (Lawrence County) have been reported to MEMA.
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Reeves asks FEMA for assistance following April storms
The State must meet FEMA requirements to be approved for the individual assistance declaration.
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Reeves proclaims Hurricane Preparedness Week
According to the National Weather Service, an average season has 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes.
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April Severe Weather Update
Reports of severe damage and injury from April 2024 weather event.
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January flood event information
MEMA urges all Mississippians to heed the warnings of local officials and not go around barricades blocking flooded roadways.
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Winter weather update from MEMA
Several people died in Mississippi as a result of cold, snowy and icy weather.
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State of emergency declared ahead of winter weather
The National Weather Services is forecasting freezing rain, sleet, and snow for a significant portion of the state.
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