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FEMA opens five disaster centers in Mississippi after Tropical Storm Arthur

FEMA said five disaster service centers are open in Mississippi to assist residents who suffered damage during Tropical Storm Arthur on June 18–20, 2026 (DR-4930-MS).

The Kiln Community Center at 18320 Highway 43 in Kiln, Hancock County, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., FEMA said.

FEMA said the Donal Snyder Community Center at 2520 Pass Road in Biloxi, Harrison County, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Saucier Lizana Shelter at 23711 Saucier Lizana Road in Saucier, Harrison County, is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Pearl River County Annex at 100 South Main Street in Poplarville is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., FEMA said. The Stone County Fairgrounds at 717 Airport Street in Wiggins is also open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., FEMA added.

FEMA said residents can apply for assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or by using the FEMA App.

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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