Disaster Relief
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Disaster Relief
Publications and Preparation Programs offered help the consumer plan ahead for or respond to family finance, housing, and resource management issues in emergency situations.
Contact your local Family Financial Management State Specialist who can provide programs, publications, or other resources on a variety of topics.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Social distancing guidelines already urged by federal and state health agencies should be followed closely to prevent exposure to COVID-19 during post-storm cleanup.
A severe weather outbreak April 12 caused widespread damage across the Southeast, but south Mississippi was hit particularly hard after a series of tornadoes left 11 deaths, several injuries and property destruction in its wake.
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Movies depict many scenarios where a person has to leave home quickly, and those scenes show how important it is to grab the right items.
Susan Cosgrove, family resource management Extension associate with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said cash and financial records should be high on the list of items to take in an emergency.