City Of Jackson: Mayor Lumumba Declares State Of Emergency In Anticipation Of Hurricane Ida

Jackson MS

29 August, 2021

2:14 PM

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Press release from the City of Jackson: August 29, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 28, 2021   MAYOR LUMUMBA DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY IN ANTICIPATION OF HURRICANE IDA     (JACKSON, Miss.) – Today, City of Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, issued a proclamation declaring a civil emergency for the entire City of Jackson in anticipation of Hurricane Ida. Rain, high winds, flooding, and potential tornadoes are anticipated throughout the state of Mississippi, including the City of Jackson, beginning Sunday, August 29, 2021, and may continue through Tuesday, August 31, 2021, potentially resulting in dangerous conditions. The state of emergency will be reviewed every seven (7) days until such local emergency is no longer in effect and proclaimed terminated by the Mayor. A copy of the full proclamation can be found attached and at www.JacksonMS.gov. # # # Translate This press release was produced by the City of Jackson. The views expressed here are the author's own.