PEARL, Miss. (AP) - Gov. Phil Bryant says 11 additional counties have been added to Mississippi’s most recent disaster declaration due to the March flooding and severe storms.
In a news release, Bryant said Clarke, Forrest, Greene, Jones, Marion, Panola, Perry, Quitman, Sunflower, Tunica and Wayne counties are now eligible for FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program, which can provide temporary housing assistance, medical, dental and funeral expenses caused by the disaster or uninsured or underinsured personal property losses.
Bolivar, Coahoma and Washington counties were declared March 25. Additional counties could be added pending further damage assessments.
Residents and businesses affected by the disaster in the 14 counties should apply by going to www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA.
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