Deadline nearing for winter storm disaster assistance applications

MEMA said residents in counties affected by the Jan. 23-27 winter storms may apply online, by phone, through the FEMA app or by visiting a Disaster Service Center.

Disaster Service Centers are located in Alcorn, Lafayette, Panola, Leflore, Benton, Yazoo, Carroll, Coahoma, Montgomery, Tallahatchie, Pontotoc, Marshall and Tishomingo counties.

The centers are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

MEMA is encouraging eligible residents to apply before the deadline.