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FEMA has not approved individual assistance, but public aid is available in 38 counties

FEMA has not approved individual assistance at this time, according to officials. The agency is still reviewing applications from residents affected by recent events.

However, public assistance is currently available for 38 counties across the state. Residents can visit the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s website at https://www.msema.org/ for more information.

Officials advise residents to stay informed and check official sources for updates on assistance programs.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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