Governor Tate Reeves Announces State of Emergency in Preparation for Hurricane Delta

“I have declared a State of Emergency for Hurricane Delta,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “Watch the weather reports and get prepared. We are tracking this closely and operators are getting ready for action. Prep for the worst. Pray for the best. God bless and stay safe.”

At this time, the heaviest rain and strongest wind is projected to be felt Friday afternoon through midday Saturday across Southwest Mississippi and further north along the Mississippi River.

A link to the State of Emergency declaration can be found here.

There will be a press briefing regarding the upcoming storm at the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency on Thursday.