04/27/2026
Mississippians recovering from 2026's January’s will have in-person help available across our state.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency ( ), alongside federal and local partners, is opening multiple sites across the state to assist residents impacted by the Jan. 23–27 storm.
Starting Monday, April 27, at noon, a mix of Disaster Recovery Centers and Disaster Survivor Assistance sites will begin serving storm victims.
Officials say these locations will provide face-to-face help with registration, assistance information, and referrals to recovery resources.
Disaster Recovery Centers
The following centers are expected to open at noon on Monday, April 27.
Hours of operation will be Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday is closed.
Northeast Community Center, 2759 South Harper Road, Corinth, MS 38834
Ashland Fire Department, 368 Ripley Ave (3rd Street) Ashland, MS 38603
Lafayette County Multipurpose Arena, 70 F.D. Buddy East Parkway, Oxford, MS 38655
Leflore County EMA Office, 701 US 82, Greenwood, MS 38930
Batesville Enterprise Center, 275 Nosef Drive, Suite A, Batesville, MS 38606
Yazoo County EMA Office Building, 2201 Gordon Avenue, Yazoo City, MS 39194
Disaster Survivor Assistance Sites
The following sites will open at noon on Monday, April 27.
The hours of operation will be Monday, April 27: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday is closed
These locations are temporary and are expected to operate for about a week per site.
Calhoun County Multipurpose Building, 121 Parker Street, Pittsboro, MS 38951
Agri/Education Center, 1170 Star Landing Road, Nesbit, MS 38651
Grenada County Emergency Operations Center, 370 Van Dorn Street, Grenada, MS 38901
EDA Building,303 Yazoo Street, Lexington, MS 39095
Humphreys Multi-Purpose Building, 417 Silver City Road, Belzoni, MS 39038
Emergency Operations Center – Senatobia (April 27 only)
MSU Extension Office – Senatobia (April 28 – May 2)
Tishomingo County Courthouse, 1008 Battleground Drive, Iuka, MS 38852
Individuals can apply for assistance by registering online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-3362.
Federal funding is available to affected individuals in several counties and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, and low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses.
Thanks to our Community Angel, Jennifer Jones.
https://www.wtva.com/news/mema-to-open-disaster-recovery-centers-survivor-assistance-for-january-winter-storm-survivors/article_f7e155e6-a8c9-43d9-8d0e-a67b99d100c2.html
You can find more information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) page and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
