State prepares to apply for federal disaster aid after 'total devastation' over the weekend - Mississippi Today

State prepares to apply for federal disaster aid after 'total devastation' over the weekend - Mississippi Today

This story has been updated since publishing with numbers the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency released Tuesday morning. County officials are continuing to tally damages throughout Mississippi, hopeful that the aftermath will qualify the areas for federal disaster assistance. Gov. Tate Reeves said during a press conference Monday afternoon that the state will apply for aid through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but that more ass…