This Wednesday, June 10, is the deadline for Mississippi residents affected by Winter Storm Fern (DR-4899) to apply for financial assistance. The storm impacted the state from Jan. 23–27, 2026.
As of June 9, more than 84,000 Mississippians have registered for assistance. Through FEMA's Individual Assistance program, more than $126 million has been distributed to eligible storm survivors.
The counties with the highest number of registrations are:
• Panola County – 5,577
• Washington County – 5,373
• DeSoto County – 5,228
All 82 Mississippi counties were approved for some level of FEMA public assistance following Winter Storm Fern.
To date, more than $37 million has been obligated to local governments through the Public Assistance Program, with an estimated $223 million in additional projects currently moving through the FEMA application and review process.
To assist local governments with the upfront costs of cleanup and debris removal, state lawmakers approved a revolving loan program that allows counties and municipalities to access funding while awaiting FEMA reimbursement. As of June 9, a total of 29 loans totaling nearly $40 million have been issued through the program.
Residents who have not yet applied for assistance are encouraged to do so before the June 10 deadline.
Editor's note: The Tallahatchie County Safe Room is open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily through Wednesday, June 10, where FEMA and Small Business Administration officials are continuing to take applications and offer assistance.
