$1.9M of additional funding awarded to Mississippi
to continue recovery efforts following severe storms

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $1,910,024 National Emergency Grant incremental award to continue temporary employment for eligible individuals assisting with the clean-up and recovery efforts following the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred in Mississippi on April 28. These funds are being awarded to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.

"The damage caused by this spring's storms in Mississippi was severe and extremely disruptive for local communities and businesses," said U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez. "This federal funding provides the state with additional resources to ensure that recovery efforts can continue."

This National Emergency Grant was approved in May for up to $5,599,860, with $1,866,620 released initially. Today's incremental funding of $1,910,024 brings the total funds awarded for this project to $3,776,644. Additional funding, up to the amount approved, will be made available as the state demonstrates a continued need for assistance.

National Emergency Grants are part of the secretary of labor's discretionary fund and are awarded based on a state's ability to meet specific guidelines.