Severe Storms Cause Damage Across Mississippi

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Severe weather moved through Mississippi on Wednesday, leaving one person dead, three injured, and thousands without electricity. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reported damage in six counties, including homes damaged, downed trees, and widespread power outages. As of Thursday morning, over 40,000 power outages were still reported statewide.

Why it matters

Severe storms can cause significant damage and disruption, especially when they result in loss of life and widespread power outages. This event highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and the need for effective disaster response efforts in Mississippi.

The details

According to officials, the death and three injuries were reported in Lawrence County following the storms on March 11. As of 9:30 a.m. Thursday, about 40,300 power outages were reported statewide, down from a peak of more than 48,000 during the height of the storms. Preliminary reports show storm damage in six counties: Amite, Lawrence, Lincoln, Smith, Pike and Walthall.

• The severe weather moved through Mississippi on Wednesday, March 11.
• As of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, about 40,300 power outages were still reported statewide.

What’s next

Residents who experienced storm damage are encouraged to file insurance claims, take photos of the damage, and report it to their county emergency management agency or through MEMA's online self-reporting tool. Officials also urged residents with immediate unmet needs to contact their local county emergency management agency for assistance.