President Donald Trump has approved Mississippi’s federal emergency declaration, allowing the state to receive federal assistance during and in the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern if needed.
“I have just approved Emergency Declarations for Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Indiana, and West Virginia,” Trump announced on Truth Social. “We are working closely with FEMA, Governors, and State Emergency Management teams to ensure the safety of everybody. Stay Safe, and Stay Warm!”
The Trump administration had previously approved requests from South Carolina and Virginia as a large part of the country is being impacted by Fern.
In Mississippi, icy conditions began creeping into the northernmost part of the state overnight, with nearly a third of counties reporting ice by Saturday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, frigid cold and freezing rain are moving southward and could impact most of the state, apart from the Hattiesburg and Laurel areas and the Gulf Coast.
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Gov. Tate Reeves went to social media to thank Trump for approving the state’s request.
“Already lots of frozen areas in the northern part of our state, with a second wave coming through this evening with even more potential impact in our central and southwest regions,” Reeves said. “Stay safe Mississippi…and thanks to President Trump!”
Thank you to @POTUS @realDonaldTrump for quickly approving our Emergency Declaration for direct federal assistance.
Already lots of frozen areas in the northern part of our state, with a second wave coming through this evening with even more potential impact in our central and… https://t.co/E6oAd1DrAN
— Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) January 24, 2026
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