Mississippi Governor Requests Major Disaster Declaration After Tornadoes

Governor Requests Federal Assistance for May Storm And Tornado Damage

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves requested a federal major disaster declaration to address recent storm and tornado damage in Southwest Mississippi and the Pine Belt. The request would make five counties eligible for individual and public assistance under FEMA. The post Mississippi Governor Requests Major Disaster Declaration for Five Counties After May Storms, Tornadoes appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.

Gov. Reeves requests major disaster declaration for counties impacted by May storms - Daily Leader

Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday afternoon that he has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump for five counties impacted by severe storms, strong tornadoes, straight-line winds, hail, and flash flooding on May 6–7, 2026. During the storms, the state was struck by seven tornadoes, 26 people were injured and 425 homes were damaged. “Today, I requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump,” said Reeves. “The st…

Mississippi governor requests Major Disaster Declaration after tornadoes

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced that he requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump for five counties impacted by severe storms, strong tornadoes, straight-line winds, hail and flash flooding on May 6–7, 2026. During the storms, the state was struck by seven tornadoes, 26 people were injured and 425 [...]

Miss. governor seeks federal disaster declaration after tornadoes

Gov. Tate Reeves asked President Donald Trump for a Major Disaster Declaration after storms on May 6-7 that produced seven tornadoes and injured 26 people, WJTV reported.

Parts of Southern MS still recovering after previous storms

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Parts of South Mississippi are still recovering after damaging tornadoes nearly two weeks ago. Statewide, 7 tornadoes struck, injuring 26 people and a total of 425 homes. Governor Tate Reeves is requesting a Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump. The state is asking for Individual Assistance for Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln, and Wilkinson Counties. These five counties were severely impacted by th…

Mississippi governor seeking federal relief for 5 counties impacted by tornado outbreak

Gov. Tate Reeves is requesting significant federal assistance for five Mississippi counties impacted by a tornado outbreak earlier this month. The Republican governor announced Tuesday that he has requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump following the tornadoes, severe storms, and other inclement conditions that hit on May 6-7. Specifically, Reeves is seeking aid for Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln, and Wilkinson cou…