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Five Disaster Service Centers Open to Assist Storm-Damaged Residents

Five disaster service centers are open to assist residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur from June 18 to 20, 2026, according to officials. The centers are located in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone counties.

The centers are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with some locations closed on Sundays. In Hancock County, the Kiln Community Center at 18320 Highway 43 in Kiln, Mississippi, serves residents. Harrison County residents can visit the Donal Snyder Community Center at 2520 Pass Road in Biloxi or the Saucier Lizana Shelter at 23711 Saucier Lizana Road in Saucier. Pearl River County residents can seek assistance at the Pearl River County Annex at 100 South Main Street in Poplarville. In Stone County, the Stone County Fairgrounds at 717 Airport Street in Wiggins is available.

Officials recommend residents apply for assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov, call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or use the FEMA App for aid. The centers aim to help those impacted by the storm recover and access necessary resources.

Source: Original Article

Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of the Mississippi News Group, the largest digital only media company in Mississippi.

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