Federal Register #2026-08890

FEMA Amendment: Expanded Disaster Assistance for Mississippi Counties

This notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announces an amendment to the major disaster declaration for Mississippi: - Government Buyer: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security - Purpose of Notice: - Updates the list of Mississippi counties eligible for federal disaster assistance under FEMA-4899-DR - Adds Adams, Attala, Benton, Claiborne, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lee, Marshall, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union, and Yalobusha counties for debris removal and permanent work (Categories A and C-G) - Continues eligibility for previously designated emergency protective measures (Category B) - Types of Federal Assistance Available: - Public Assistance - Community Disaster Loans - Crisis Counseling - Disaster Legal Services - Disaster Unemployment Assistance - Fire Management Assistance Grants - Disaster Housing Assistance - Hazard Mitigation Grants - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are being solicited or awarded - This is an informational update regarding disaster assistance eligibility and program scope

Description

This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration for the State of Mississippi (FEMA-4899-DR), dated February 6, 2026, and related determinations. The amendment was issued on February 13, 2026. It involves the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Department of Homeland Security. The document provides updates on the disaster declaration and related assistance measures for affected areas in Mississippi.

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