Tallahatchie County EMA

03/27/2026

🚩 URGENT: HEIGHTENED WILDFIRE RISK THIS WEEKEND

Mississippi, please stay alert! A combination of low humidity and high winds is predicted to create critical wildfire conditions across the state this weekend. Our current environment is particularly vulnerable due to:

🔥 Ongoing Dry Conditions: Soil moisture is low, making vegetation easy to ignite.
🔥Increased Fuel Loads: Debris and "dry fuel" from recent natural disasters (including the February winter storms) have created extra fodder for rapid fire spread.
🔥High Wind Gusts: Winds can carry embers up to half a mile, starting new "spot fires" far from the original source.

🚫 CURRENT BURN BANS
The following counties are under strictly enforced burn bans. No outdoor burning of any kind is permitted:
Alcorn, Hinds, Benton, Rankin, Marshall, & Tishomingo

Check regularly for updated burn bans here: https://bit.ly/2MZLIC0

03/09/2026

REMINDER: Individual Assistance has NOT been approved at this time. FEMA is still in the process of reviewing our application. However, Public Assistance is currently available for 38 counties across the state. Visit our website https://www.msema.org/ for more information.

02/15/2026

Tallahatchie County, we need your help!
Tallahatchie County is asking one person from every household to take a minute to fill out the damage report on the MEMA website.
Report any damage — big or small — from the last two weeks.
This information goes to FEMA and helps decide what financial assistance Tallahatchie County may receive

MEMA Citizen Self-Reporting Links by County*Important! This self-report tool is not a 9-1-1 service. If there is an immediate, life-threatening need after a storm, please call 9-1-1.*Submitting a damage report is NOT an application for financial assistance. This is a data-collection tool MEMA uses t...

02/10/2026

To All Citizens in Tallahatchie County!!

Tallahatchie County Board of Supervisors will be hiring contractors to remove limbs and debris once FEMA approves Cat A (debris removal) The contractors WILL NOT go onto private property to remove limbs or debris. It must be placed on the right of way of the county road.

02/10/2026

Elderly or Disabled that needs help getting limbs and debris cleaned up on your property,

Please send a message with your name, address and phone number. We will pass the information along to the volunteer groups within the county that is doing clean up.

02/06/2026

🌟 Good Morning, Tallahatchie County! 🌟

We need your help! Please use the link in this post to report any damages to your home. It’s crucial that we gather this information to pass on to FEMA, which will help justify the need for a declaration for our county.

🏠 Note: Only home damages can be reported—outbuildings, vehicles, and fences cannot be included.

Additionally, don’t forget that we have distribution points set up throughout the county with essential commodities to help sustain you until your utilities are restored. Also, hot meals will be served daily from starting at 5PM daily through Sunday.

Please continue to check our page for updates on your recovery efforts. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

https://www.msema.org/report-damage

02/05/2026

🚨 Dinner Alert! 🚨

Join us at all county distribution centers for a delicious hot meal featuring yummy fried pork chops, Devine dressing, and green beans! 🍽️

🕕 When: 6 PM
📍 Where: All county distribution centers

Also, we’ll have limited propane bottles available for exchange. Don’t forget to bring your bottle!

Each location will be fully stocked by 6 PM, so come pick up a great meal and those in need of propane for heat are welcome to exchange bottles

02/05/2026

Good morning, Tallahatchie County!

Local officials are dedicated to addressing the needs of our communities. Starting today at 1 PM, satellite distribution centers will open, providing essential supplies. These centers will remain operational through Sunday evening, with daily hours from noon until 7 PM. Hot meals will be served each day at 5 PM at all locations.

Here are the distribution center locations:

1. Paducah Wells Fire Department - 2966 Paducah Wells Rd.
2. Teasdale Lady Auxiliary - 9657 Teasdale Road
3. Paynes Fire Department - 8976 Mississippi Highway 35
4. Sharkey Hampton Fire Department - 1162 Horton Dr.
5. Philipp Fire Department - 1195 Broadway St.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers within the community for their countless hours of service. A special thanks to the United Cajun Navy for their supplies, MEMA, Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture Andy Gibson, MS National Guard and the American Red Cross for their support.

02/04/2026

🌟 Attention Everyone! 🌟

We’re pleased to announce that hot meals will be served again this evening starting at 6 PM at the Paducah Wells Fire Department, located at 2966 Paducah Wells Road in Charleston.

We will also have another limited supply of 20lb propane tanks available for exchange (please bring your empty tank).

We understand your needs and are working diligently to open more distribution sites throughout the county as manpower allows.

Stay tuned for updates and thank you for your continued support! 🙏❤️

Send a message to learn more

02/04/2026

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨

Today at 12:30 PM, we are thrilled to announce the opening of our first distribution center! Located at the Paducah Wells Fire Department, located at 2966 Paducah Wells Rd in Charleston.

We will be serving hot meals and providing essential items including jackets, toboggans, diapers, wipes, water, MREs, and tarps for those with roof damage. Additionally, we have limited 20lb propane tanks available for exchange (please bring your own tank).

Tallahatchie EMA and other officials are working tirelessly to open more distribution centers as supplies and personnel permit. Your support is vital!

Spread the word to your friends and neighbors who are in need!

Send a message to learn more

01/22/2026