President Donald Trump has approved a major disaster declaration for several counties in Mississippi affected by Tropical Storm Arthur from June 18 to 20, 2026. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, and Stone counties for individual assistance.
Individual assistance includes grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and low-interest loans to cover uninsured property losses. These programs aim to support residents in recovery efforts, according to FEMA.
Public assistance has been approved for Covington, George, Greene, Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, Stone and Wayne counties. This aid provides grants to local governments and certain nonprofits for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoring damaged public infrastructure, FEMA said.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves expressed gratitude for the federal support, stating the declaration will bolster recovery efforts. Reeves also emphasized the state’s ongoing commitment to assist affected communities as long as needed, adding, “We continue praying for every community impacted.”
Neither FEMA nor state officials provided details on the total financial aid allocated or the number of residents expected to benefit from the assistance.
