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DISASTER RELIEF AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Date: 03/29/23
Ambetter from Magnolia Health is working with members and the communities impacted to help provide assistance to those in need.
Below is key contact information for local resources in those areas.
TEMPORARY HOUSING
- National Guard Armory, 19719 US 61, Rolling Fork, MS 39159
- Humphreys County Multipurpose BLDG, 417 Silver City Rd, Belzoni, MS 39038
- Old Amory National Guard Building, 101 South 9th St. Amory, MS 38821.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided at all 3 locations. Locations are subject to change.
- FREE Hotel Rooms available in Greenville - 678-822-2119 or 662-522-1664
HOUSING-SHELTER
- Delinda Robinson or Seville Bell, Warren, Washington, Issaquena, Sharkey Community Action Agency - 662.378.8663.
MS MEMA website for updates on relief efforts, etc. - https://www.msema.org/march-24-2023-severe-weather-update-4/
MEMA Self Report Tool for reporting damage (not claims) - https://www.msema.org/contact/crisistrack/
Government assistance
FEMA has made available federal assistance for affected individuals in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, and Sharkey counties. Individuals must visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362
The Mississippi Department of Human Services has allowed SNAP households that lost food to receive replacement food if they submit a MDHS-EA-508 form at their local MDHS office within 10 days of the disaster.
The Mississippi Division of Medicaid has enacted a state of emergency that allows affected Medicaid patients to receive early refills and additional prescriptions above the standard monthly limits.
The Mississippi Center for Legal Services provides free legal services for help with insurance claims or obtaining relief - https://mscenterforlegalservices.org/
United Way of West Central MS – delivers donations daily to Sharkey Issaquena Academy - https://www.unitedwayvicksburg.org/?fbclid=IwAR2nlcjgcE56Q0GkJn8Rf5e_xWoiEn-vvJ4pNOnezgiAiVw9d1MZDVQVhIo
Contact: Patty Montague - pmontaguetr@gmail.com/ (601) 636-1733