§ 33-15-221. Conditions precedent for obtaining state temporary housing program assistance
When temporary housing assistance is provided based on the guidelines outlined in Section 33-15-217, the following conditions are imposed: An applicant is expected to expend the grant proceeds to secure adequate temporary housing for purposes stated in their application for assistance. Refusal by the applicant to abide by this provision shall result in his forfeiture […]
§ 33-15-223. Period of eligibility for receiving temporary housing assistance
The period of eligibility for any individual, family or household applicant receiving assistance under the State Temporary Housing Program shall be from one (1) to three (3) months determined on the basis of need. Each temporary housing applicant shall endeavor to place himself in adequate alternate housing at the earliest possible time during the period […]
§ 33-15-202. Legislative declaration of purpose
It is the intent of the Legislature and declared to be the policy of the state that funds to meet emergencies or major disasters shall always be made available.
§ 33-15-203. Definitions
The following words wherever used in this article shall, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, have the following meanings: “Necessary expense” means the cost of an item or service essential to an individual, family or household to mitigate or overcome an adverse condition caused by an emergency or major disaster. “Serious need” […]
§ 33-15-205. Presidential declaration of emergency; power of Governor to accept assistance
Whenever the President of the United States, at the request of the Governor, has declared an emergency or a major disaster to exist in this state and the declaration includes Individual Assistance, the Governor is authorized: To accept a grant by the federal government, subject to such terms and conditions as may be imposed, including […]
§ 33-15-207. Filing request for federal assistance
In order to make federal Individual Assistance and Other Needs Assistance available to major disaster victims under this article, the Governor must request such assistance from the President of the United States. The Federal Emergency Management Agency must approve such a request and recommend the President of the United States make a major disaster declaration.
§ 33-15-209. Administration of grant programs
The director shall develop a plan for the administration and implementation of the Individuals and Households Program and Other Needs Assistance pursuant to subsections 408(e) and (f) of the Act to be included in the Mississippi Emergency Operations Plan (MEOP), and it shall include, but not be limited to: Individuals, families or households who incur […]
§ 33-15-211. Amount of grants
In the case of a federally declared disaster, the state cost-share under this article shall be equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the actual cost of implementing the Other Needs Assistance Program, and shall be made only on the condition that the federal government provides the remaining seventy-five percent (75%) of the ONA grant. In […]
§ 33-15-213. Limitations of time for requesting assistance
The time limitation for the Governor to request federal emergency or major disaster assistance shall be in accordance with current federal regulations. The time limitation for disaster applicants to request assistance and file applications under current federal regulations is sixty (60) days from the date of declaration of disaster by the President. The time limitation […]
§ 33-15-215. Federal temporary housing authorized; powers of Governor
Whenever disaster conditions arise that affect the lives and safety of a substantial number of residents of the State of Mississippi and the governing authority of the political subdivision wherein said disaster conditions exist makes a request to the Governor for federal major disaster assistance, and the Governor requests, and the President of the United […]