ATLANTA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved more than $9 million to support 14 recovery projects in Mississippi communities affected by the January 2026 severe winter storm and past disasters.
The approved funding is provided through FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which supports state and local governments’ response and recovery work. Notable projects include:
» $1.3 million to New Albany Light, Gas & Water for debris removal efforts.
» $1.5 million to the University of Mississippi for debris removal efforts and emergency protective measures.
» $1.3 million to Oxford for debris removal efforts.
» $965,000 to Yalobusha County for debris removal efforts.
» $863,000 to D’Iberville to repair or replace docks, piers and fencing damaged by Hurricane Zeta.
» $726,000 to Batesville for debris removal efforts.
» $634,000 to Winona for debris removal efforts.
» $530,000 to Cleveland for debris removal efforts.
» $310,000 to Carroll County for emergency protective measures.
» $238,000 to North Central Electric Power Association for emergency protective measures.
» $220,000 to Southwest Mississippi Electric Power Association to repair utility poles and cut and toss operations to restore power.
» $215,000 to Itta Bena to repair the electrical distribution system.
