Designated Counties for Mississippi Hurricane Gustav
Disaster Summary For FEMA-1794-DR, Mississippi
Declaration Date: September 22, 2008
Incident Type: Severe Storms and Flooding associated with Hurricane Gustav
Incident Period: August 28 to September 8, 2008
Individual Assistance
(Assistance to individuals and households):
Adams, Hancock, Harrison, Washington, and Wilkinson Counties
Public Assistance
(Assistance to State and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities):
Adams, Amite, Claiborne, Copiah, Forrest, Franklin, George, Hancock, Harrison, Issaquena, Jackson, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marion, Pearl River, Pike, Stone, Walthall, Washington, and Wilkinson Counties. Direct Federal assistance is authorized.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(Assistance to State and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural hazards):
All counties in the State of Mississippi are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Other:
Additional designations may be made at a later date after further evaluation.
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Last Modified: Monday, 20-Oct-2008 14:21:55