Trump approves disaster declaration for storm damage in Mississippi

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

The storm, which occurred June 18-20, caused damage to 532 homes, 17 businesses, and five farms, the agency said. Governor Tate Reeves expressed gratitude for the federal support, stating the declaration would bolster recovery efforts and provide additional aid to Mississippians.

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

Eligible individuals can register for aid online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, call 1-800-621-FEMA, or use the FEMA App. Those using relay services should provide FEMA with the relevant contact number. The disaster declaration number is DR-4930, FEMA said.

Reeves said Mississippi will continue to assist communities impacted by the storm until recovery is complete. The declaration aims to support both individual and public recovery efforts across the affected counties.

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