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Mississippi is deploying National Guard assets to South Carolina to assist with recovery.
13 members of the 186th Air Refueling Wing will support debris removal efforts.
We'll do whatever we can to assist our fellow Americans in their time of need. Keep them in your prayers!
There is potential for another tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico late this week. It is still too early to reliably predict what path this system will take or how strong it might be. For now, keep checking reliable sources of weather information for the latest updates.
❗How to Help After Hurricane Helene
We know Mississippians have a giving spirit and want to help those in need. Here are ways you can help the multiple states impacted by
#Helene
.
Mississippi is proud to stand up and send help to those in need.
In response to Helene, the state has deployed 3 generators to Georgia, as well as 1 Chinook, 2 BlackHawk helicopters, and the MS USAR Task Force remains in Florida.
We stand ready to help our neighbors.
According to the NWS, the northern portion of Mississippi could feel the impacts of Helene. Heavy rainfall is expected to begin tonight (09/26/24) into Friday night.
Some areas could see up to 4 inches of rain, impacting roads and some structures.
Turn Around Don't Drown.
Are you ready to
#ShakeOut
? Sign up to join the world's largest earthquake drill! ShakeOut is coming up soon on 10/17, make sure to register yourself or your organization to be counted among the millions participating: .
FEMA is hosting a Resource and Preparedness Summit this Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Humphreys County Multipurpose Building (417 Silver City Road, Belzoni, MS 39038).
11AM EDT Sep 25:
#Helene
becomes a Hurricane. Helene is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, and flooding rains to a large portion of Florida and the southeast U.S. Make sure to stay up to date with the latest forecast as we move throughout the event at
Update Potential TC Nine:
The disturbance is forecast to intensify to near hurricane strength early Wed. in the Caribbean.
It's expected to intensify into a major hurricane before Thursday, impacting the Florida Panhandle.
We will continue to monitor in case the storm shifts.
UPDATE: The system is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Tues. night. At this time,
@NWSNHC
is predicting that its current track could head toward the FL Panhandle. It's too soon to tell where the direct impact will be. We encourage Mississippians to continue monitoring.
We're monitoring the system in the Caribbean, and you should, too. It is still too soon to tell where the direct impacts will be at this time.
📲We encourage Mississippians to monitor the forecast this week as this system develops.
🥫Have a plan in place and restock your go-kit
1am CDT Monday 23rd Sep Key Messages for system in NW Caribbean (
#AL97
).
Watches or warnings could be required for portions of the Yucatan Peninsula or Western Cuba later today. Interests in the
#Florida
Panhandle & west Florida coast should monitor closely.
SAVE THE DATE: Fall Severe Weather Weather Preparedness Week is October 7th through 12th!
Monday - Make a Plan
Tuesday - Severe Thunderstorms
Wednesday - Tornadoes
Thursday - Flash Flooding
Friday - Alerts and Warnings
Saturday - Mobile Home Safety
FEMA is hosting a Housing and Preparedness Summit this Saturday, September 21 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Mississippi Christian Family Services (394 Pine St., Rolling Fork, MS)
Here's a PRELIMINARY damage report for
#Francine
.
Residents can use the self-report tool at to report damage.
At this time, the state has not reached the minimum threshold of $5.5 million to request federal assistance.
MEMA would like to thank our state partners, county EMA directors, first responders, linemen, private sector partners, volunteers, media partners, and every single Mississippian for doing their part to keep Mississippi safe during Hurricane Francine. Thank you!!!