by Wally Northway Published: January 15,2013
Tags: disaster, disaster declaration, freezing rain, ice, inclement weather, natural disaster, severe weather, sleet, state of emergency, Weather, winter
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Gov. Phil Bryant has declared a state of emergency in several counties hit hard by wintry ice storm. Bryant’s office said late last night that at least 45 counties had reported being affected by the storms. “We are taking the threat of severe weather seriously, and we are looking to ensure that [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: January 12,2012
Tags: banking and finance, Banks, disaster, disaster declaration, disaster recovery, drought, financial institutions, heat, loans, natural disaster, small businesses
BENTON COUNTY and MARSHALL COUNTY — The U.S. Small Business Administration’s economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes located in Benton and Marshall counties in Mississippi as a result of drought and excessive heat that occurred from [...] [...]
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Gov. Haley Barbour has requested President Obama declare 11 counties along the Mississippi River as disaster areas in anticipation of major flooding. The counties requested include Adams, Bolivar, Claiborne, Coahoma, Desoto, Issaquena, Jefferson, Tunica, Warren, Washington and Wilkinson. Other counties will be added as appropriate. “The Mississippi River will reach historic levels over [...] [...]
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