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DeSoto County Mississippi - Declaration of Emergency due to Inclement Weather 16 January 2024 ( news )
DeSoto County , state Mississippi ( By Press Release office)
Jan 16,2024
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The purpose of a local emergency declaration is to provide the government with the authority to do the following if needed:
• Do what is necessary for the safety of people and the protection of property;
• Allows for the coordination of resources from all sectors;
• Authorizes the issuance of orders and regulations as needed;
• Activates pre - established emergency plans;
• And is a prerequisite for requesting state or federal assistance .
DeSoto County Supervisors , Employees , and Road Crews are continually monitoring conditions . Crews will continue to treat roads to the best of our abilities . With more than 660 miles in unincorporated DeSoto County - we ask that citizens remain patient and use caution when driving . Conditions may change as snow turns to ice .
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