Mississippi Disaster Declaration Expanded for Storms and Flooding
Published Date: 8/25/2026
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Summary
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Mississippi (FEMA-4922-DR), dated June 30, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Wilkinson County Added to Disaster Area
The disaster declaration for the State of Mississippi is amended to include Wilkinson County as an area adversely affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding. This amendment applies to the President's major disaster declaration for Private Non-Profit organizations dated June 30, 2026.
Physical Disaster Loan Deadline Set
If you suffered physical damage from the May 6–7, 2026 incident in Mississippi, you must apply for a physical disaster loan by August 31, 2026. Apply through the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov.
EIDL Application Deadline Extended
Small businesses and private non-profits in the Mississippi disaster area may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) through March 30, 2027. Use the MySBA Loan Portal at https://lending.sba.gov to submit an application before that date.
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