Residents in Attala and Holmes Counties who suffered damage during January’s winter ice storm now have new opportunities to receive recovery assistance.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), in coordination with federal and local partners, opened several Disaster Recovery Centers and Disaster Survivor Assistance sites across the state beginning Monday, April 27, to help residents affected by the January 23–27 winter storm.
For residents in Holmes County, a Disaster Survivor Assistance site is now open at the EDA Building, located at 303 Yazoo Street in Lexington. Officials say these sites are expected to operate for approximately one week in each location.
Although there is not a physical site located directly in Attala County, residents there are eligible for federal disaster assistance and may visit nearby Disaster Recovery Centers in surrounding counties.
At both Disaster Recovery Centers and Disaster Survivor Assistance sites, residents can receive in-person FEMA registration, assistance information, and referrals to recovery resources.
Disaster Survivor Assistance sites are designed to operate temporarily, while Disaster Recovery Centers are expected to remain open longer depending on the level of need.
Disaster Recovery Center Locations
The following Disaster Recovery Centers opened at noon on Monday, April 27:
Alcorn County
Northeast Community Center
2759 South Harper Road
Corinth, MS 38834
Benton County
Ashland Fire Department
368 Ripley Avenue (3rd Street)
Ashland, MS 38603
Lafayette County
Lafayette County Multipurpose Arena
70 F.D. Buddy East Parkway
Oxford, MS 38655
Leflore County
Leflore County EMA Office
701 US 82
Greenwood, MS 38930
Panola County
Batesville Enterprise Center
275 Nosef Drive, Suite A
Batesville, MS 38606
Yazoo County
Yazoo County EMA Office Building
2201 Gordon Avenue
Yazoo City, MS 39194
Hours of operation:
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Disaster Survivor Assistance Site Locations
The following Disaster Survivor Assistance sites also opened at noon on Monday, April 27:
Calhoun County
Calhoun County Multipurpose Building
121 Parker Street
Pittsboro, MS 38951
DeSoto County
Agri/Education Center
1170 Star Landing Road
Nesbit, MS 38651
Grenada County
Grenada County Emergency Operations Center
370 Van Dorn Street
Grenada, MS 38901
Holmes County
EDA Building
303 Yazoo Street
Lexington, MS 39095
Humphreys County
Humphreys Multi-Purpose Building
417 Silver City Road
Belzoni, MS 39038
Tate County – Open Only April 27, 2026
Tate County Emergency Operations Center
107 Court Street
Senatobia, MS 38668
Tate County – Open April 28 through May 2, 2026
MSU Extension Office
201 French’s Alley
Senatobia, MS 38668
Tishomingo County
Tishomingo County Courthouse
1008 Battleground Drive
Iuka, MS 38852
Hours of operation:
Monday, April 27: Noon to 6 p.m.
Tuesday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Federal disaster assistance is available to residents in multiple counties impacted by the January winter storm, including Attala County and Holmes County.
Available assistance may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and additional programs designed to help individuals and business owners recover from storm damage.
Officials emphasize that residents do not have to visit a physical location to apply for assistance. Individuals can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling FEMA at 1-800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app.
Residents who experienced damage during the January storm are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to begin the recovery process.
