Sunday, January 14, 2024

Governor Declares State of Emergency

Governor Tate Reeves issued the following statement. 

Governor Tate Reeves issued a State of Emergency today in anticipation of winter weather expected to impact the state starting Sunday, January 14, 2024. The National Weather Services is forecasting freezing rain, sleet, and snow for a significant portion of the State, along with dangerous cold for the week. 
“The state of Mississippi is proactively taking steps to prepare for freezing temperatures and severe winter weather,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “By declaring this State of Emergency, we can mobilize state assets, and better support response and recovery efforts. All Mississippians in the impacted areas are encouraged to take precautions over the next few days. Prepare your homes now for below-freezing temperatures, bring pets inside, and check in with your loved ones who are most susceptible during this frigid weather.”
This State of Emergency allows the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency to move assets throughout the state to support local governments in preparation for, response to, and recovery from the impending weather. 
Governor Reeves directed all state agencies to discharge their emergency responsibilities as deemed necessary and set forth in Mississippi’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

 

21 comments:

Anonymous said...

and be sure to clear the shelves at walmart of all the breat, peanut butter, and bottled water.

Anonymous said...

So, are schools closed? State offices closed?

Anonymous said...

Standing by for the closing of all state offices and a full parking lot at Van's Sporting Goods.

Anonymous said...

The forecast hasn't changed for three days. If important, why wasn't this done two days ago?

And be sure to oil them hinges on the outdoor necessary-station.

Anonymous said...

So, schools are closed and we are ordered to stay at home? Like a real emergency? Or, life as usual, but Tate gets to circumvent bid laws and dole out contracts because of this upcoming “emergency”

Anonymous said...

We are under a State of Emergency for sure, but it has nothing to do with the weather.

Anonymous said...

Fill up your car with gas, too.

Anonymous said...

Don’t forget toilet paper and eggs too

Anonymous said...

duh

Anonymous said...

@6:19 - you are confusing Tate with Chockwe. The City of Jackson is the one that maintains a continuing State of Emergency so that the Mayor can continue to issue contracts to the proper members/associates of the Family. This SOE will allow MEMA to do what it does in situations like this - or do you forget how that has been required in numerous situations with tornadoes, floods, and of course failures of Jackson to operate its water system.

Yes, schools - and city/county/state offices will be closed tomorrow - just like they already were going to be closed for MLK day. So everybody get your panties out of a wad in your crack and realize that there will likely be places that suffer power outages, road hazards, etc where the gubmint actually has to perform its gubmint services that we are all glad are there when the issues affect us or our families. For those that aren't affected and don't have family members in areas affected, you should still recognize that there are others that might actually need these things that our taxes pay for and are a proper service of your gubmint.

But if 6:19 you become aware of some contract that the state issued under this SOE as a no-bid deal and feel it was not necessary --- I trust that you will come back here and make us all aware of it. But if you don't find such to support your snarky remark, I'm sure you will keep your mouth and your ass shut.

Anonymous said...

Well said @6:19. Touché

Anonymous said...

At 10:52 - "...and city/county/state offices will be closed tomorrow - just like they already were going to be closed for MLK day."

Whether you and Kingfish like it or not, the third Monday in January has been an official state holiday in Mississippi for 7 or more decades, to celebrate the birth of Robert E. Lee, long preceding the addition of MLK.

And it will take more than Delbert and Gallo to change that.

Anonymous said...

10:52, every disaster related contract the state lets goes to politcal supporters of whichever governor is in office. Quit being lazy, it’s easy to read a campaign finance report. Besides, where to you think Chokwe and his like learned how to do this? Same happens at the federal level.

Anonymous said...

10:52 PM for the win!

6:19 PM, the idea that a leftist Democrat could ever question anyone’s integrity proves how powerful indoctrination is.

Anonymous said...

And top off the batteries in your electric vehicles!

Anonymous said...

1/15 is a state and federal holiday. It’s MLK and R E Lee day. No school. No gooberment open.

Anonymous said...

Wow! It gets cold during the...wait for it... Winter. Who knew?

Anonymous said...

@7:02, we need to also remind those who own electric vehicles to dress warm and don’t turn the heater on in the vehicle or, you will lose valuable power. In the meantime I’m heading down to QT to top off my diesel.

Anonymous said...

Will somebody post a contract or two that was awarded by the governor (any governor), during or following a disaster, that went to a donor? Thanks.

Anonymous said...

There has been a run on Miralax today.

Anonymous said...

Tick Tock - Waiting on 6:19, 6:35 and 3:44 to reveal a statewide (or any other) emergency contract awarded by a governor to a donor. Tick Tock


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