FEMA, MEMA open in-person assistance sites for winter storm recovery
By Karen Bray Davis
Published on April 26, 2026.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is opening multiple sites to assist in recovery from the January 23-27 winter ice storm. Starting at noon on April 27, MEMA will open six Disaster Recovery Centers and seven Disaster Survivor Assistance sites. These sites will provide face-to-face assistance, including Federal Emergency Management Association registration, information on available assistance, and referrals to additional recovery resources. Additional sites are expected to expand access across affected counties in the coming weeks. Federal funding is available to affected individuals in several counties.
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