Mississippi Emergency Preparedness
Based on 76 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in Mississippi.
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Risk Score
High
Top Threats in Mississippi
Hurricane (14 declarations)
Low Tornado (9 declarations)
Low Severe Storm (41 declarations)
Very High Flood (7 declarations)
Low FEMA Disaster History
Mississippi has had 76 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.
Declarations by Type
Severe Storm 41
Hurricane 14
Tornado 9
Flood 7
Severe Ice Storm 2
Winter Storm 1
Biological 1
Toxic Substances 1
Recent Declarations
Severe Winter Storm 2026-02-06
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding 2025-05-21
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding 2024-06-10
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. 2023-08-12
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes 2023-03-26
Preparedness Tips for Mississippi
- ✓ Keep a hurricane kit stocked with at least 7 days of supplies during hurricane season (June through November)
- ✓ Know your evacuation zone and plan multiple routes out of town
- ✓ Install impact-resistant windows or keep plywood pre-cut for boarding up
- ✓ Store important documents in waterproof containers
Emergency Contacts
Recommended Gear
Generator
Power outages lasting days or weeks are common after hurricanes
Water Filtration
Storm surge and flooding can contaminate municipal water
Emergency Food Supply
Supply chains can be disrupted for extended periods