Those impacted by the Friday night tornadoes that tore through the state are being encouraged to report any home or property damage to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Through the agency’s self-report tool, people can report damage and unmet needs to their local emergency management office. MEMA also encourages all.
Governor Tate Reeves has issued a State of Emergency in the counties affected by the mass storms on Friday night, which resulted in at least 23 deaths and four missing as of Saturday morning. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), at least 13 of the 23 deaths happened.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has released a list of shelter locations following a series of tornadoes that cut through the state Friday night. As of Saturday morning, the following locations are open for those in need: National Guard Amory (19719 US 61, Rolling Fork, MS 39159) Humphreys County.