Relief for residents suffering hardships following the EF-2 tornado that carved a path through Grenada County on March 15, causing its most extensive damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure in the small community of Elliott will continue in Grenada County.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) opened one of 10 Disaster Recovery Centers in Grenada County on Monday, June 2, to serve residents in the 11 counties that suffered damage during the March 14-15 storms (DR-4874-MS). Despite Friday's announcement of the closure of one center, Grenada County's DRC will remain open.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA will be closing the Smith County Disaster Recovery Center after the end of business on Saturday, June 14. The DRC in Issaquena County will be closed on Saturday, but will resume operations on Monday, June 16.
So far, more than 2,421 valid registrations have been filed, with over $6 million distributed to survivors.
The locations across the state that are helping survivors of the March 14-15 storms will continue to operate at normal hours (MS-DR-4874). Survivors can visit the following Disaster Recovery Locations:
Covington County
Bobby Mooney Building, 1613 South Fir Avenue, Collins, MS 39428
Grenada County
The Ministry Center, 4461 Commerce Street, Grenada, MS 38901
Itawamba County
Mantachie Community Center, 265 Tishtontee Dr., Mantachie, MS 38855
Issaquena County
(Closed June 14 and will reopen June 16)
Mayersville Multipurpose Building, 132 Court Street, Mayersville, MS 39113
Jefferson Davis County
Granby VFD, 957 East St. Stephens Road, Prentiss, MS 39474
Leflore County
Leflore County EMA Office, 701 US 82, Greenwood, MS 38930
Marion County
Morgantown VFD, 1464 Highway 587, Morgantown, MS 39483
Pike County
Silver Creek Baptist Church, 8017 Silver Drive, McComb, MS 39648
Walthall County
Walthall EOC, 908 Armory Drive, Tylertown, MS 39667
Center hours are 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. DRCs are closed on Sundays.
Residents in the approved counties who sustained losses during the March 14-15 severe weather can also apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The disaster number is: DR-4874.
