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 governor’s office said the storm damaged 532 homes, 17 businesses and five farms. The declaration is listed as FEMA-DR-4930-MS.
Gov. Tate Reeves said in a statement that he was grateful to the president and his administration for assisting the state and that the declaration “will further strengthen our recovery efforts and deliver additional support to Mississippians.” Reeves added that the state “will continue to assist for as long as it takes,” the statement said.
FEMA approved Individual Assistance for Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties. FEMA said Individual Assistance may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-interest loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals recover.
FEMA approved Public Assistance for Covington, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, Stone and Wayne counties. FEMA said Public Assistance provides grants to local governments and certain nonprofit organizations for debris removal, emergency protective measures and restoration of damaged public infrastructure. Residents in declared counties can apply at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or through the FEMA app; the disaster number is DR-4930, FEMA said.
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
