At the Attala County Board of Supervisors meeting Monday morning, Emergency Management Director Danny Townsend encouraged residents who suffered damage from the recent winter storm to report it through the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) website.
Townsend said gathering accurate information about property and infrastructure damage is critical to determining whether Attala County can be included in a state or federal disaster declaration, which could open the door to additional relief funds and resources for residents and businesses.
Reporting storm effects — such as roof or structural damage, broken windows, fallen trees or other losses — does not automatically qualify individuals for financial assistance, but it does help state officials assess the overall impact in Attala County and support requests for aid.
How to Report Damage
Residents can submit storm damage reports in two ways:
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Online: Visit MEMA’s storm damage reporting page and select Attala County from the list. This self‑report tool feeds directly into state damage assessments.
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Smartphone: MEMA also offers a mobile app with a built‑in damage‑reporting feature that can guide users through the process on iPhone or Android devices.
When completing a report, be as detailed as possible and include photos if available. Even reports of power outages, property debris or minor structural issues help emergency managers paint a full picture of storm impacts across the county.
Officials say collected damage information may influence decisions about future disaster declarations and the availability of state or federal assistance, including programs administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), once assessments are complete
