Trump declares major disaster for Mississippi after Tropical Storm Arthur

President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for several Mississippi counties impacted by storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flash flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, the White House announced Thursday.

The declaration covers damage from June 18 to June 20, 2026, and aims to support recovery efforts across the state. The storm damaged 532 homes, 17 businesses, and five farms, according to officials.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves expressed gratitude for the federal assistance. “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 of Mississippi will continue to assist for as long as it takes.”

Individual assistance has been approved for Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone counties. Eligible residents can apply for grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and low-interest loans for uninsured property losses. Public assistance has been 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 restoring damaged infrastructure.

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 the appropriate contact information. The disaster declaration number is DR-4930.

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