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After Hinds County sustained large amounts of damage from a tornado and ensuing weather on April 4, Governor Haley Barbour of Mississippi asked the federal government to declare Hinds County a major disaster area.

In his request to the President and FEMA, anyone eligible for federal grants of up to $28,000 under FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program have their homes rebuilt.

Also, Governor Barbour requested that FEMA’s Public Assistance Program reimburse the state up to 75% for debris removal and overtime costs. Findings have estimated that cost at $2,577,535.

State and federal assessment teams inspecting the hardest hit areas of Hinds County found damaged homes were either uninsured or underinsured, a requirement to obtain federal assistance.
The team reported the following findings:
• 25 homes destroyed
• 112 homes with major damage
• 144 homes with minor damage
• 38 homes affected
• All homes were under or uninsured
• 64 percent of the affected residents are renters