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Mississippi Seeks Federal Aid After Storm Arthur | Jackson News

1 min · 18. juli 2026
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Tropical Storm Arthur left a trail of destruction across Mississippi, prompting Governor Tate Reeves to urgently request a major disaster declaration for eight counties—Covington, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, Stone, and Wayne—to unlock critical federal aid. The storm unleashed tornadoes, flooding, and damaging over 500 homes, 17 businesses, and 5 farms. Additional counties may be added as damage assessments continue. Public assistance will support cleanup and infrastructure repair, while individual aid will help residents with housing, repairs, and loans. Governor Reeves emphasized Mississippi’s resilience but warned many families face a long road to recovery, urging swift federal action to rebuild communities. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/865418e9fb1a4af9

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