Crystal Thompson

The State of Mississippi Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan outlines the state's all-hazards approach to response and recovery from natural, man-made, and technological disasters. It establishes planning and operational concepts, defines organizational responsibilities for emergency support functions (ESFs), and coordinates state resources to aid local governments. The plan emphasizes preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, and aims to safeguard citizens, restore quality of life, and ensure an integrated, coordinated response across all levels of government, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations.

This document is the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Report for the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. It details the agency's comprehensive activities and achievements across its various offices, including Preparedness, Response, Logistics, Mitigation, Housing and Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, Business Emergency Operations Center, Information Technology, and External Affairs. The report highlights efforts in enhancing statewide readiness, coordinating disaster response, managing resources, implementing hazard mitigation programs, providing assistance for individuals and public entities, developing the workforce, ensuring financial oversight, fostering business engagement, providing technological support, and maintaining robust public communication to strengthen the state's resilience against disasters.