Mississippi's Counties and Tribe Gain Full Disaster Aid Access
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
Mississippi’s emergency declaration just got an upgrade! Now, all 82 counties plus the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians can get reimbursed for emergency protective actions after the January 2026 disaster. This means more help and money flowing faster to keep folks safe and recover stronger.
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Statewide Emergency Protective Reimbursement
All 82 counties in Mississippi plus the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians are now eligible for reimbursement for eligible emergency protective measures (Category B) under the Public Assistance program. This amendment was issued January 28, 2026, and the assistance is limited to direct Federal assistance under the Public Assistance program.
Federal Disaster Assistance Programs Listed
The notice lists the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers to use for reporting and drawing disaster funds for the event: 97.030; 97.031; 97.032; 97.033; 97.034; 97.046; 97.048; 97.049; 97.050; 97.036; and 97.039. These cover programs such as Community Disaster Loans, Crisis Counseling, Disaster Unemployment Assistance, Disaster Housing Assistance, Public Assistance grants, and Hazard Mitigation.
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