PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has given out more than $4.3 million in federal assistance to survivors of the March 14-15 tornado outbreak. So far, more than 1,800 residents have applied.
Officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) said applications are still being received each day. Applicants are reminded that even if you have insurance, you are still encouraged to apply. Additional funds may be available to you.
Survivors can visit the following Disaster Recovery Locations:
| County | Address |
| Covington | Bobby Mooney Building1613 S. Fir Street Collins, MS 39428 |
| Grenada | The Ministry Center4461 Commerce Street Grenada, MS 38901 |
| Itawamba | Mantachie Community Center265 Tishtontee Drive Mantachie, MS 38855 |
| Issaquena | Mayersville Multipurpose Building132 Court Street Mayersville, MS 39113 |
| Jefferson Davis | Granby VFD957 East St. Stephens Road Prentiss, MS 39474 |
| Leflore | Leflore County EMA Office701 US 82 Greenwood, MS 38930 |
| Marion | Morgantown VFD1464 Highway 587 Morgantown, MS 39483 |
| Pike – (this location will need to close at 5 p.m. during the week of June 9th-14th ) | Silver Creek Baptist Church8017 Silver Drive McComb, MS 39648 |
| Smith | Taylorsville Central Fire Station200 Eureka Street Taylorsville, MS 39168 |
| Walthall | Walthall EOC908 Armory Drive Tylertown, MS 39667 |
The center hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday; closed on Sundays.
Two mobile disaster centers are open in Montgomery County:
- Montgomery County Coliseum/Winona – 200 Recreation Park Drive, Winona, MS. 38967
- Duck Hill Fire Department/Duck Hill – 255 State Street, Duck Hill, MS. 38925
- Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
When you apply, you will be asked to provide:
- A description of the damage
- Your address at the time of the disaster
- Your Social Security number
- Contact information
- If you have insurance, your policy number, agent or company
- Annual household income
- Your bank account information for direct deposit
Residents in the approved counties who sustained losses during the March 14-15 severe weather can also apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The disaster number is: DR-4874.