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DR-4697-MS: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes

Major disaster declaration for Mississippi, declared 03/26/2023 for a severe storm. Covers 7 designated areas.

Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.

Declared
03/26/2023
Incident began
03/24/2023
Incident ended
03/25/2023
Areas
7

Programs approved

Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened

  • Individuals & HouseholdsGrants to households for temporary housing, repairs and other needs
  • Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
  • Hazard MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts

People in approved areas can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.

Designated areas

Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide

AreaAddedPrograms
Carroll County03/26/2023IHPAHM
Humphreys County03/26/2023IHPAHM
Monroe County03/26/2023IHPAHM
Montgomery County03/26/2023IHPAHM
Panola County03/26/2023IHPAHM
Sharkey County03/26/2023IHPAHM
Washington County03/26/2023PAHM

IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.

Declaration details

FEMA number
DR-4697-MS
Type
Major disaster
Incident type
Severe Storm
Title
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes
Individual Assistance deadline
05/25/2023

The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.

FEMA page for DR-4697-MS

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/17/2026