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MEMA Guides and Publications | Mississippi Emergency Management Agency MEMA's Disaster Preparedness Guide English: MEMA Disaster Guide Spanish: DESASTRE GUIA Vietnamese: THẢM HỌA HƯỚNG DẪN MEMA’s Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults English: MEMA’s Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults Spanish: Guía de preparación para desastres de MEMA para adultos mayores Vietnamese: Hướng dẫn Phòng chống Thảm họa của MEMA dành cho Người lớn tuổi MEMA's Hurricane Guide English: Hurricane Guide Spanish: Guía de preparación para Huracanes Vietnamese: Hurricane Bảng Hướng Dẫn MEMA's Guidebook for Emergency Managers and Local Officials MEMA Guidebook MEMA's Media Guidebook MEMA Media Guidebook MEMA's Guides for Kids MEMA Activity Book ABC's of MEMA Coloring Book Axel the Earthquake Ant Coloring Sheet MEMITE's Hurricane Coloring Book MEMA Annual Reports 2025 Annual Report 2024 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2019 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2017 Annual Report 2016 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions | Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Skip to main content Close Search Search Search Frequently Asked Questions All FAQs are accordions and expand upon click My food spoiled during a power outage, can I get reimbursed? MEMA does not provide reimbursement for food spoiling during a natural disaster. In certain disasters, SNAP recipients may receive replacement benefits by contacting the Mississippi Department of Human Services. My home was destroyed or damaged, where is my hotel voucher? MEMA does not provide housing vouchers. Where can I get money to fix the damage to my home? Federal financial assistance is available to homeowners ONLY if a federal disaster declaration for Individual Assistance is approved by the president. Renters are not eligible for home repair assistance but may be eligible for other federal assistance. Federal financial assistance is never a guarantee. If you need immediate help finding a tarp for your roof call your county emergency management agency office. I need a generator for my home, can MEMA provide one? MEMA cannot provide generators to individuals or reimbursement for the purchase of a generator. In order to be considered for reimbursement for a generator purchased after a federally declared disaster, there must be an existing medical condition that requires you to have medical equipment/appliance for medical purposes. FEMA will need the following documentation to consider a reimbursement: a copy of the receipt of proof of purchase or rental for the generator, a letter from a physician on letterhead that indicates the required equipment is for medical purposes and an official letter from the electric company for the power outage. I need help repairing damage to my home. What do I do? First, take pictures of the damage for documentation purposes. Second, call your insurance provider to file a claim. Depending on the repairs needed, your county emergency management agency or MEMA’s Individual Assistance Bureau could be of assistance. Contact your local EMA for more information. I need a safe room for my home, does MEMA offer any grants? The Individual Safe Room program is closed due to the lack of funding. Local governments can apply for Hazard Mitigation Grants for public community safe rooms. For more information visit MEMA’s Mitigation page. I missed the FEMA deadline to apply for Individual Assistance, can I still apply? You must call FEMA’s disaster assistance helpline to discuss assistance: 800-621-3362 FEMA is referring me to fill out an SBA Loan application why? During the FEMA Assistance process, you may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration for a potential loan. While your application is being processed, FEMA is evaluating your needs to see if you qualify for home repairs or other FEMA benefits. If you qualify for federal benefits FEMA will contact you. You may be eligible for additional benefits from FEMA by applying for an SBA loan. Applying for Individual Assistance FEMA denied me assistance or I don’t agree with the amount I was awarded, what can I do? Write an appeal to FEMA. The appeal must be postmarked within 60 days of the date on the award or denial letter from FEMA. See the attached sample appeal letter. How to Write an Appeal What can I purchase with my FEMA award? FEMA will inform you of the types of assistance you are eligible to receive. These may include home repairs, rental assistance for a different place to live temporarily, repair or replacement of a damaged primary vehicle, uninsured out-of-pocket medical expenses for an injury caused by the disaster. Repair or replacement of occupational specialized tools, essential educations materials and/or moving and storage expenses related to the disaster. If you do not spend the award on its intended purpose, you may be denied future assistance. In some cases FEMA will ask that the money be returned. Spend Your FEMA Award Wisely FEMA will inform you of the types of assistance you are eligible to receive. These may include: Home repairs (e.g., structure, water, septic and sewage systems). Rental assistance for a different place to live temporarily. Repair or replacement of a damaged primary vehicle. Uninsured out-of-pocket medical expenses for an injury caused by the disaster. Repair or replacement of occupational specialized tools. Essential educational materials (e.g., computers, schoolbooks, supplies). Moving and storage expenses related to the disaster. If you do not spend the award on its intended purpose, you may be DENIED FUTURE ASSISTANCE. In some cases, FEMA will ask that the money be returned. NWS Offices Map Every disaster is different. Federal and state assets will depend on the magnitude of each disaster.
Flag Status
Flag Status USA September 21, 2026 Flag Status: Full-Staff Flag Status Executive Orders: Executive Order No. 1596 In accordance Governor Tate Reeves’ Executive Orde, the Governor has directed that all flags of the United States and the State of Mississippi be flown at half-staff on all buildings and grounds across the State beginning at sunrise and continuing through sunset on SATURDAY, September 19, 2026, in honor of Claiborne County Sheriff’s Deputy Terrian Earl Bailey, Sr. September 18, 2026 The 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks In accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s attached Proclamation, Governor Reeves has directed that all flags of the United States and the State of Mississippi be flown at half-staff on all buildings and grounds across the State beginning at sunrise and continuing through sunset TOMORROW, September 11, 2026, in recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks and Patriot Day. September 10, 2026 In Remembrance of Dolly Parton In accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s directive, Governor Reeves has ordered that all flags of the United States and the State of Mississippi be flown at half-staff on all buildings and grounds across the State for one week beginning today at 6:00 PM in honor and remembrance of Dolly Parton. August 25, 2026 Death of Senator Lindsey Graham Flags to be flown at half-staff through July 18 in honor of the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. July 14, 2026 Executive Order No.1595 Governor Reeves proclaims a day of official mourning in the State of Mississippi in memory of Jackson County Deputy Michael "Mike" Leroy Jimerson and directs that all flags be flown at half-staff on buildings and grounds in Mississippi beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset on Friday, April 10, 2026, in memory of Deputy Jimerson. Mississippi will forever remember Deputy Jimerson for his selflessness, love and quiet strength, and though his watch has ended, his legacy will live on through his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him. April 10, 2026
Workforce Development
Workforce Development About the Workforce Division The Workforce Development Division oversees the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs, AccelerateMS Career Coach Program, & Career STEP Program. We serve as fiscal and administrative agent for the Mississippi Partnership Workforce Development Area, which covers 27-counties in the north/northeast part of the state, as well as for the Career STEP and High School Career Coach programs. We strive for our workforce area’s Workforce Services to be able to help an individual no matter where they fall on the spectrum of the workforce – whether they are a student in high school developing a career path, entering the workforce for the first time, re-entering the workforce, someone in the workforce who needs to be trained in order to advance in their career, someone interested in a career change, or someone who has been laid off who needs assistance securing new employment. The goal of all our Workforce Services is to provide the citizens in our area the support and opportunity to gain skills necessary to obtain employment that leads to self- sufficiency while developing a qualified pipeline of potential employees to sustain and expand their business’s economic viability. The MS Partnership Local Area Plan PY 2026 Modification Public Comment Notice The Mississippi Partnership Workforce Development Area is providing an opportunity for the public to review and submit comments regarding the proposed Local Workforce Development Area Plan modification. In accordance with Section 108(d) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the proposed plan is being made available to the public through electronic and other means to ensure an opportunity for public review and comment. Public Comment Period: September 14, 2026 – October 14, 2026 The proposed Local Plan modification is available for public review here. Written comments may be submitted during the public comment period to [email protected]. All comments received will be reviewed and considered prior to submission of the Local Plan modification to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES). WIN Job Centers We have 11 WIN Job Centers strategically located throughout our 27-county service area. These WIN Job Centers offer valuable one-stop services to both job seekers and employers in our region. These Centers combine federal, state, and community college programs to ensure the highest quality of employment and training services. Job search assistance and career counseling as well as Individual Training Accounts (ITAs), On-the-Job Training (OJT), Apprenticeships, and Internships are offered through the WIN Job Centers. For more information regarding our WIN Job Centers, you may contact Rebecca Brantley at [email protected]. Gateway Youth Programs Our Gateway Youth Programs are designed to assist young adults, ages 16-24 by providing services that helps them obtain an education, receive training, and offers a paid internship component. These programs offer comprehensive services that help youth gain essential job skills and training that lead youth to careers. For more information regarding our Gateway Youth Programs you may contact Courtney Rackley at [email protected]. Career STEP Program Three Rivers, in partnership with the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) and TANF, implements the Career Skills Training Employment Pathways (STEP) Program. The Career STEP Program serves 16–59-year-old parents of dependent children who are unemployed or underemployed. We provide a mix of services from career coaching, resume preparation, job search assistance, supportive services, and assistance with training costs to help these individuals secure employment and place them on a path to self-sufficiency. For more information about our Career STEP Program, you may contact Gary Golden at [email protected]. Career Coach Program In partnership with AccelerateMS, we have 78 Career Coaches in 72 high schools within 40 different school districts throughout our region. Career Coaches in the schools allow students to be exposed, prepared, and connected to career avenues within and beyond the classroom setting. These Coaches work with students to develop a career pathway, develop job shadowing and internship opportunities, and help the student transition from high school to either post-secondary education, the military, or the workforce. You can follow the Three Rivers Career Coaches page on Facebook to see all of the exciting things the Career Coaches are doing. For more information about our Career Coach Program, please contact Larry Boggs [email protected] or Dave Kitchens [email protected]. Mississippi Partnership Local Area WIOA Plan Please click here to download the Mississippi Partnership Local Area WIOA Plan. PY 2026 Youth Services and Programs Documentation Please click here to download the PY 2026 Gateway Youth Operations Manual as a zip file. PY 2026 Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs Documentation Please click here to download the PY 2026 Adult and Dislocated Worker documentation as a zip file. The Mississippi Partnership is an equal opportunity employer/program; auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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