With Gov. Tate Reeves declaring a state of emergency in Mississippi as severe wintery weather comes in, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is working with communities across the state to get the word out about shelters and safe rooms. Here is the list of warming shelters as of Jan..
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Multiple warming shelters are expected to open in Mississippi in anticipation of the incoming arctic blast. As of Sunday evening, several counties have reported ice on roads. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the shelters are opened and maintained on the local level. The following cold weather shelters were [.]
Some important dates are approaching for some tornado survivors in the area. If you do not already receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, you can apply for D-SNAP.