County petitioning FEMA to enter ‘buyout’ program
by Associated Press Published: December 6,2012
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PICAYUNE — Pearl River County officials say about 25 properties could be eligible for a “buyout” program to help some flood-prone residents. County planner Ed Pinero Jr. tells the Picayune Item about six property owners so far have said they want to participate in the program. The Federal Emergency Management Agency would have to approve [...] [...]
