Five Disaster Service Centers to Open for Survivors of Tropical Storm Arthur
PEARL, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will open five Disaster Service Centers at noon on Tuesday, August 18, to serve residents who suffered damage during Tropical Storm Arthur on June 18–20, 2026 (DR-4930-MS).
At these centers, homeowners and renters will be able to meet face-to-face with recovery specialists, including:
- FEMA application specialists who can answer questions about application status and assist with new applications.
- MEMA representatives who can answer questions about unmet needs and potential state and local resources and may make referrals to nonprofit organizations.
- Small Business Administration disaster loan specialists who can explain how disaster loans can help homeowners and businesses and provide information about loan terms.
The Disaster Service Centers will operate from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18, and then operate during the following hours:
Hancock County:
Kiln Community Center
18320 Highway 43
Kiln, MS 39556
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Harrison County:
Donal Snyder Community Center
2520 Pass Road
Biloxi, MS 39531
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Harrison County:
Saucier Lizana Shelter
23711 Saucier Lizana Road
Saucier, MS 39574
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Pearl River County:
Pearl River County Annex
100 South Main Street
Poplarville, MS 39470
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Stone County:
Stone County Fairgrounds
717 Airport Street
Wiggins, MS 39577
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
It is not necessary to visit a Disaster Service Center to apply for assistance. Individuals can apply for assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or by using the FEMA App. If you use a relay service, such as a video relay service (VRS) or captioned telephone service, provide FEMA with the number for that service.
Federal assistance is available to eligible individuals in Hancock, Harrison, Stone and Pearl River counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
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