Damage assessments continue to increase after severe weather and major flooding impacted parts of Mississippi.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to work with county and municipal officials to document damage to homes, businesses and public infrastructure, as well as identify unmet needs in affected communities.
Current reports show damage to 486 homes, seven businesses, three farms, 70 public roads, two public bridges, three public buildings and six nonprofit utility facilities.
Of the homes affected, 116 were destroyed, 134 sustained major damage, 147 sustained minor damage and 89 were affected. Officials said the numbers are expected to change as additional damage assessments are completed.
Three shelters remain open for residents affected by the storms and flooding.
In Hancock County, the Necaise Shelter is open at 30360 Highway 603 in Perkinson. In Harrison County, the Harrison County Safe Room is open at 23715 Saucier Lizana Road in Saucier. In Stone County, the Stone Middle School Shelter is open at 532A E. Central Ave. in Wiggins.
The following counties have submitted official damage reports to MEMA:
Covington County reported damage to five homes, one business and 10 roads. Franklin County reported one fatality. George County reported damage to one home, seven roads and one bridge.
Hancock County reported damage to 29 homes, three farms, five roads and one bridge. Harrison County reported damage to 274 homes, five businesses and eight roads. Jackson County reported damage to 12 homes.
Pearl River County reported damage to 41 homes, one business and seven roads. Rankin County reported damage to two homes. Stone County reported damage to 121 homes and 34 roads. Wilkinson County reported damage to one home and one road.
Officials said damage categories range from affected to destroyed, and the totals are expected to change as assessments continue.
