Waveland's Ground Zero Hurricane Museum

06/04/2026

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BEST OF MISSISSIPPI TRAVEL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is my business eligible to be included in the Best of Mississippi Travel voting? If your establishment is Mississippi-based and is not part of a national chain, it is eligible. However, franchises or chain-businesses are eligible if that chain or...

06/02/2026

Cutest little visitor today! When he asked to hold my hand, I melted💙

06/02/2026

🟥🟨🟦 EMERGENCY ALERTS: STAY INFORMED & STAY SAFE
🟥 CHECK YOUR PHONE SETTINGS
Make sure your device can receive life saving emergency alerts issued in Hancock County.
🟨 APPLE (iPHONE) USERS
1. Open Settings
2. Tap “Notifications”
3. Scroll to the bottom → Government Alerts
4. Turn ON:
• Emergency Alerts
• Severe Alerts
• Public Safety Alerts
• AMBER Alerts
iPhones allow critical alerts to break through Do Not Disturb during emergencies.
🟦 ANDROID USERS
(Menu names vary by device)
1. Open Settings
2. Tap “Safety & Emergency”
(Or Notifications, Connections, or Wireless Alerts)
3. Select “Wireless Emergency Alerts”
4. Turn ON:
• Allow Alerts
• Extreme Threats
• Severe Threats
• AMBER Alerts
• Public Safety Messages
• Test Alerts (recommended)
5. Check Do Not Disturb
Ensure emergency alerts are allowed to override DND.
🟥 WHY THIS MATTERS
Emergency alerts notify you of:
• Tornado warnings
• Flash flooding
• Evacuations
• Hazardous materials
• AMBER Alerts
• Other life threatening emergencies
Alerts are free, automatic, and based on your location.
🟨 HANCOCK COUNTY EMA
Stay Connected. Stay Prepared.

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06/02/2026

From Hancock Hancock County, MS Emergency Operations Center
"Residents will continue to receive warnings through the Emergency Alert System (radio, TV, cable, and satellite) as well as the Wireless Emergency Alert System on your cellular devices. No registration is needed but each resident should ensure these emergency alerts are enabled in their phone settings."

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06/02/2026

From our EOC.

06/02/2026

Today, June 1, starts hurricane season. All the local TV and radio stations are sharing how to safely prepare. At the museum we have free handouts on preparedness and would love to share with our residents and visitors. On other posts, we will share information from our Hancock County, MS Emergency Operations Center.
1. Have a plan
2. Build an emergency kit.
3. Share your plan with family and neighbors.
4. Stay informed.

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05/27/2026

Reminder, vote daily!

BEST OF MISSISSIPPI TRAVEL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is my business eligible to be included in the Best of Mississippi Travel voting? If your establishment is Mississippi-based and is not part of a national chain, it is eligible. However, franchises or chain-businesses are eligible if that chain or...

05/27/2026

Be prepared for hurricane season! Have a plan. Make sure your emergency box is current. Batteries, water, non perishables.Come to the museum and get free important guides! We are here to be your place for safety info!

05/27/2026

Good article on hurricane prep for your property

Hurricane season is nearly here; are your home and business protected? Follow these smart steps to help prevent storm-related issues.

05/26/2026

Bay High visit-
Today we had Mrs. Lamier’s science class visit. They had learned about weather in class.Mrs. Lanier shared personal experiences with hurricanes so the students were well prepared! They were so well behaved, very respectful, and engaged with our exhibits! We wish them a fun and safe summer!