Trump approves disaster declaration for Mississippi after Tropical Storm Arthur

President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for Mississippi following severe weather caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The declaration covers counties impacted by storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flash flooding from June 18 to June 20, 2026.

The storm damaged 532 homes, 17 businesses, and five farms across the state. Governor Tate Reeves expressed gratitude for the federal assistance, saying it would support Mississippi’s recovery efforts. “This declaration will further strengthen our recovery efforts and deliver additional support to Mississippians,” Reeves said. “We continue praying for every community impacted and will continue assisting as long as it takes.”

Individual Assistance was approved for Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone counties. This aid includes grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and low-interest loans for uninsured property losses. Public Assistance was granted for Covington, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, Stone, and Wayne counties, providing funds for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and public infrastructure repairs.

Residents in the affected areas can apply for aid online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-FEMA, or through the FEMA app. Applicants using relay services, such as video relay or captioned telephone, are asked to provide FEMA with the relevant contact information. The disaster declaration number is DR-4930.

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