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Governor Reeves requests FEMA individual assistance for April storms

By: Frank Corder - May 10, 2024

(Photo from MEMA)

  • FEMA numbers show nearly 200 homes were destroyed or suffered major damage throughout six counties along with two deaths.

Severe weather hit the Magnolia State this week, resulting in temporary power outages and damage in various parts of the state.

It followed another round of storms in April where Mississippians saw flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes. Those April storms, which occurred between April 8-11, have prompted Governor Tate Reeves to request Individual Assistance from FEMA for the six most impacted counties.

“The state of Mississippi has been working with local and federal partners to assess the damage from these storms,” said Governor Reeves in a statement on Friday. “This disaster declaration request will help Mississippians restore, rebuild, and recover.”

The counties where assistance is being sought include Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba, and Scott. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the state saw 13 tornadoes and two deaths.

FEMA numbers show nearly 200 homes were destroyed or suffered major damage throughout the six counties.

If individual assistance is approved to residents in those six counties, MEMA notes that the aid could include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of this disaster.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com