Trump approves disaster declaration for Mississippi storm damage

President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for Mississippi following severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flash flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The storm, which occurred June 18-20, 2026, damaged hundreds of homes, businesses, and farms across the state. Damage reports include 532 homes, 17 businesses, and five farms affected, FEMA said.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves expressed gratitude for the federal aid. “I’m grateful to President Trump and his administration for assisting Mississippi as we recover from the storm,” 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 will continue to assist for as long as it takes.”

Individual Assistance has been approved for Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone counties. Residents in these areas can apply for grants to cover temporary housing, home repairs, and low-interest loans for uninsured property losses. Public Assistance is authorized for Covington, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, Stone, and Wayne counties, providing grants to local governments and nonprofits for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and infrastructure repair.

Individuals seeking aid can register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, call 1-800-621-FEMA, or use the FEMA app. Relay service users should provide FEMA with their relay contact information. The disaster declaration number is DR-4930.

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