FEMA Announces $4.7 Million for Mississippi Recovery

ATLANTA -FEMA approved more than $4.7 million in funding to support 11 recovery projects in Mississippi communities affected by the January 2026 severe winter storm and March 2025 severe storms.

Notable recovery projects FEMA will fund include:

• $1.3 million to New Albany Light, Gas and Water for emergency protective measures and debris removal efforts.
• $1 million to Pearl River Valley Electrical Power Association to repair utilities.
• $631,000 to the University of Mississippi for debris removal efforts.
• $541,000 to Benton County for debris removal efforts and emergency protective measures.
• $366,000 to Corinth Gas and Water Department for emergency protective measures.
• $343,000 to Holly Springs Utility Department for emergency protective measures.
• $232,500 to Itawamba County to repair damaged roads and bridges.
• $106,000 to the village of Glendora for debris removal efforts.
• $105,700 to Winona for emergency protective measures.

FEMA is reimbursing these recovery costs at no less than a 75% federal cost share through its Public Assistance program, which provides funds for state and local governments' response and recovery work.