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msema

@MSEMA

The official Twitter account of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. The account is not monitored 24/7. In case of an emergency please dial 9-1-1.

Pearl, MS

Joined November 2008

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Andy Gipson for MS
@AndyGipsonforMS
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As we have done in the past, starting TODAY Saturday June 20th we are opening the Old National Guard Armory on the State Fairgrounds for donations from the public to assist those affected by Tropical Storm Arthur and the related flooding. The Armory will be open today,
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Governor Tate Reeves
@tatereeves
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Another update on the severe storms and major flooding impacting Mississippi: Most of Mississippi remains under an Elevated (Level 2) flash flood threat through this afternoon as heavy rainfall moves across the state. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain, with locally higher
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Governor Tate Reeves
@tatereeves
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Replying to @tatereeves
@MSEMA has received the following reports from counties: Perry County • One road remains closed due to a culvert washout. • No state assistance has been requested. Jones County • Old Watermill Road and Lower Ovett Road remain closed due to flooding. • One camper was struck
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msema
@MSEMA
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⚠️ FLASH FLOOD THREAT TODAY ⚠️ Most of Mississippi is under an Elevated (Level 2) flash flood threat through this afternoon as heavy rainfall moves across the state. 🌧️ 1-3 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts possible, may fall in a short period of time over already
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Governor Tate Reeves
@tatereeves
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Mississippi has experienced continuous heavy rainfall, strong winds, and widespread flooding associated with Tropical Storm Arthur. We are now forecasted to see additional heavy rainfall in the affected areas of our state. Therefore, I have declared a State of Emergency in areas
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Governor Tate Reeves
@tatereeves
23h
Another update on the flooding impacting Mississippi: 13 rivers and creeks are in the major to minor flood stages. As of now, all are forecasted to significantly drop over the next 12 to 24 hours. Major: 6 West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeill Biloxi River near Wortham Jourdan
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Governor Tate Reeves
@tatereeves
Jun 19
Another update on the severe weather and flooding impacting Mississippi: The State of Mississippi, along with @MSEMA, continues to coordinate response efforts with local, state, and federal partners as flooding impacts persist across portions of South Mississippi following the
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msema
@MSEMA
Jun 19
According to the National Weather Service, additional heavy rain will continue on Friday (6/19/26) as the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur slowly move eastward. As much as 3 inches of additional rainfall is possible, with locally higher amounts possible. Many areas of the state
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msema
@MSEMA
Jun 18
MEMA is on scene at the dam at Anchor Lake in Pearl River County. At this time, according to MDEQ, the dam has not been breached and is functioning as designed in a high-water event. Water is currently receding at the lake. Approximately 30 homes have been evacuated as a
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Governor Tate Reeves
@tatereeves
Jun 18
An update on the severe weather and flooding impacting Mississippi: Tragically, a fatality was reported in Franklin County when a county road crew member was killed while assisting with storm cleanup operations. Please pray for the family during this difficult time. The State
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msema
@MSEMA
Jun 18
🌊 Flood Awareness Week: Identify Your Risk 🌊 Flooding doesn't just happen near rivers or along the coast — it can occur anywhere heavy rainfall overwhelms drainage systems, creeks and roadways. As Mississippi continues to experience flooding from the remnants of Tropical
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msema
@MSEMA
Jun 18
Tornado Warning for Greene County in MS until 11:00am CDT.
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@MSEMA
Jun 18
Tornado Warning for Greene County in MS until 10:30am CDT.
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