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DR-4930-MS: Tropical Storm Arthur

Major disaster declaration for Mississippi, declared 08/03/2026 for a tropical storm. Covers 9 designated areas.

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

Declared
08/03/2026
Incident began
06/18/2026
Incident ended
06/20/2026
Areas
9

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 MitigationNot approved for this declaration

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

Designated areas

Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide

AreaAddedPrograms
Covington County08/03/2026PA
George County08/03/2026PA
Greene County08/03/2026PA
Hancock County08/03/2026IHPA
Harrison County08/03/2026IHPA
Pearl River County08/03/2026IHPA
Perry County08/03/2026PA
Stone County08/03/2026IHPA
Wayne County08/03/2026PA

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

Declaration details

FEMA number
DR-4930-MS
Type
Major disaster
Incident type
Tropical Storm
Title
Tropical Storm Arthur
Individual Assistance deadline
10/03/2026

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-4930-MS

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