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Final day to apply for winter storm disaster assistance in affected counties

Today is the deadline for residents affected by the January 23-27 winter storms to apply for disaster assistance, according to FEMA.

Applicants can submit their requests online, by phone, through the FEMA App, or at designated Disaster Service Centers located in multiple counties, including Alcorn, Lafayette, Panola, Leflore, Benton, Yazoo, Carroll, Coahoma, Montgomery, Tallahatchie, Pontotoc, Marshall, and Tishomingo.

FEMA has emphasized that receiving aid will not impact Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits, ensuring assistance is accessible without affecting existing benefits.

Officials encourage eligible residents to apply before the deadline to ensure they receive support related to the winter storm damages.

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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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