Gov. Tate Reeves declared April 30 through May 6, Hurricane Preparedness Week for the State of Mississippi. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges citizens to prepare for the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Last year, there were 14 named storms, eight of which formed into hurricanes, two of which became major hurricanes. Mississippi continues to recover from Hurricane Ida, which hit in 2021, resulting in more than $30 million in damage.
Every Mississippi family should have a fully stocked disaster supply kit with necessities like water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, etc.
MEMA encourages homeowners to do an insurance check before hurricane season; homeowners should also purchase flood insurance if a home is in a special flood hazard zone.
MEMA will highlight key messages, facts and ways to be prepared on its social media outlets each day of Hurricane Preparedness Week. Here are the key topics for each day:
• April 30 — Know Your Risk: Wind & Water
• May 1 — Prepare Before Hurricane Season
• May 2 — Understand Forecast Information
• May 3 — Get Moving When a Storm Threatens
• May 4 — Stay Protected During Storms
• May 5 — Use Caution After Storms
• May 6 — Take Action Today
The official Atlantic Hurricane Season is June 1 through Nov. 30.
