President Donald Trump approved a Major Disaster Declaration for counties hit by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flash flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur on June 18-20, 2026, the Office of Gov. Tate Reeves said.
The declaration, FEMA-4930-DR-MS, follows storm damage to 532 homes, 17 businesses and five farms, the governor’s office said.
“I’m grateful to President Trump and his administration for assisting Mississippi as we recover from the storm,” Gov. Tate Reeves said. “This declaration will further strengthen our recovery efforts and deliver additional support to Mississippians. We continue praying for every community impacted. The state of Mississippi will continue to assist for as long as it takes.”
The declaration approves Individual Assistance for Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties. The governor’s office said Individual Assistance may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-interest loans for uninsured property losses and other programs to help residents recover.
Public Assistance was approved for Covington, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, Stone and Wayne counties. The governor’s office said Public Assistance provides grants to local governments and certain nonprofits for debris removal, emergency protective measures and restoration of damaged public infrastructure.
Residents in declared counties can apply for assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or by using the FEMA app, the governor’s office said. If applicants use a relay service, they should provide FEMA with the number for that service. The disaster number is DR-4930.
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
