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Harrison County approves emergency declaration after heavy rainfall, seeks FEMA assistance
Summary
Commissioners approved an emergency declaration covering April 2–6, 2025, to enable FEMA involvement after heavy rainfall caused business impacts, accidents and roadway hazards.
Harrison County Commissioners approved an emergency declaration April 7 covering the period April 2 through April 6, 2025, so that FEMA and other state or federal resources can assist residents and businesses affected by recent heavy rainfall.
EMA Director Mike Kurz told the board that the recent storms had disrupted business hours, caused accidents and created roadway hazards. Commissioner Annissa Kellum moved to approve the declaration and Commissioner Brad Wiseman seconded; the motion passed 3-0.
The declaration covers specified dates and is intended to make affected parties eligible for outside assistance; county staff will coordinate with state emergency management and FEMA for any damage assessments and assistance requests. The meeting record does not specify estimated damages or the number of affected property owners.
