Mississippi Disaster Zone Expands: More Counties Qualify
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
Mississippi just got a disaster upgrade! More counties are now officially recognized as hit hard by the disaster declared on February 6, 2026, which means they can get extra help for cleaning up debris and rebuilding. This amendment, issued on February 13, 2026, unlocks new funding and support programs to speed up recovery and protect communities.
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Disaster housing help available
The amendment makes Disaster Housing Assistance programs available in the named counties under CFDA 97.048, 97.049, and 97.050. People and households in those counties can access federal disaster housing assistance and related housing operations after the February 6, 2026 disaster declaration.
Counties added for debris removal
The February 13, 2026 amendment adds these Mississippi counties—Adams, Attala, Benton, Claiborne, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Marshall, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union, and Yalobusha—to the President’s February 6, 2026 major disaster declaration for debris removal and permanent work (Categories A and C–G). That means those counties can receive federal help to clear debris and rebuild public works and infrastructure.
Unemployment help for disaster-affected workers
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (CFDA 97.034) is available for residents in the counties named in this amendment following the February 6, 2026 disaster declaration. Eligible individuals who lost work because of the disaster can apply for DUA in those counties.
Hazard mitigation funding available
Hazard Mitigation Grant funding (CFDA 97.039) is available for projects in the counties named in this amendment following the February 6, 2026 disaster declaration. Property owners and communities in those counties can seek federal support for projects that reduce future disaster risk.
Public assistance and related programs listed
The notice lists additional federal assistance programs and CFDA numbers—such as Disaster Grants—Public Assistance (97.036), Community Disaster Loans (97.030), Cora Brown Fund (97.031), Fire Management Assistance Grant (97.046), and related programs—as available for the declared disaster affecting the named counties after February 6, 2026. These programs support public infrastructure, fire response, and other disaster recovery activities in those counties.
Counseling and legal services available
The amendment lists Crisis Counseling (CFDA 97.032) and Disaster Legal Services (CFDA 97.033) as available for the named counties after the February 6, 2026 declaration. Residents in those counties can receive crisis counseling and legal help related to the disaster.
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