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MEMA: Mississippi disaster service centers in three counties to close Friday

The Disaster Service Centers in Franklin, Lawrence and Lincoln counties will close at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said.

The agency said the center in Wilkinson County will remain open. MEMA said people do not have to visit a center to apply for assistance.

MEMA said applicants can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

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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