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FEMA offers individual assistance after May storms in five Mississippi counties

FEMA said Individual Assistance is available for residents of Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wilkinson counties after severe storms struck May 6-7, 2026.

Disaster Service Centers are open for anyone who needs help filling out an application in person, FEMA said.

People who cannot go in person may apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or by using the free FEMA app, the agency said. Applicants should use disaster number DR-4922 when applying, FEMA said.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said more information is available at msema.org.

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Jon Ross Myers

Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com