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Hinds County Department of Emergency Management Stay safe and stay informed.

📍 Serving Hinds County, MS
Official page for emergency updates, fire safety, and community preparedness.

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🚫 NO BURN ADVISORY – HINDS COUNTY 🔥Due to continued dangerous fire conditions, ALL outdoor burning is strongly discourag...
10/14/2026

🚫 NO BURN ADVISORY – HINDS COUNTY 🔥

Due to continued dangerous fire conditions, ALL outdoor burning is strongly discouraged throughout Hinds County until further notice.

🚨 BURN BANS IN EFFECT: The cities of Clinton and Byram have issued city-wide burn bans prohibiting outdoor burning.

🔥 Even a small fire can quickly spread out of control. Please do your part to protect lives, property, and our communities.

Stay safe. Don’t burn!

🚨🔥 BURN BAN IN EFFECT 🔥🚨The Cities of Byram and Clinton have issued burn bans that remain in effect until further notice...
10/14/2026

🚨🔥 BURN BAN IN EFFECT 🔥🚨

The Cities of Byram and Clinton have issued burn bans that remain in effect until further notice.

🚫 All outdoor burning is prohibited within these city limits.

⚠️ Dry conditions and increased fire danger can cause fires to spread rapidly, threatening lives and property.

Please use extreme caution and help protect our communities and first responders.

🔥 DON’T TAKE THE RISK — DON’T BURN!

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🔥 ELEVATED FIRE DANGER THROUGH SATURDAY!Hinds County residents should use extreme caution as dry conditions, low humidit...
10/14/2026

🔥 ELEVATED FIRE DANGER THROUGH SATURDAY!

Hinds County residents should use extreme caution as dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds increase wildfire risk.

⚠️ Friday brings the greatest concern, with northwest winds gusting 25–35 mph behind a strong cold front.

🚫 Follow local burn bans and avoid outdoor burning.

Be Prepared, Not Scared!

🔥 ELEVATED FIRE DANGER THROUGH SATURDAY!Hinds County residents should use extreme caution as dry conditions, low humidit...
10/14/2026

🔥 ELEVATED FIRE DANGER THROUGH SATURDAY!

Hinds County residents should use extreme caution as dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds increase wildfire risk.

⚠️ Friday brings the greatest concern, with northwest winds gusting 25–35 mph behind a strong cold front.

🚫 Follow local burn bans and avoid outdoor burning.

Be Prepared, Not Scared!

10/11/2026

🚨 BURN BAN IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 🚨

The City of Clinton has issued a burn ban effective immediately due to high winds and an increase in brush fires throughout the area.

Dry conditions and strong winds can cause fires to spread rapidly, putting lives, homes, and property at risk.

All outdoor burning is prohibited within Clinton city limits until further notice.

We ask all residents to use extreme caution and help our firefighters protect our community.

The burn ban will remain in effect until conditions improve and the City announces it has been lifted.

Please do your part to keep Clinton safe!

We will continue to monitor this system. Its impacts to Hinds County seem less likely now seeing the latest trends.
10/09/2026

We will continue to monitor this system. Its impacts to Hinds County seem less likely now seeing the latest trends.

4 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 (Advisory 9) Key Messages for Hurricane . Latest info: hurricanes.govHinds EOC continues to monitor ...
10/08/2026

4 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 (Advisory 9) Key Messages for Hurricane . Latest info: hurricanes.gov

Hinds EOC continues to monitor this system and it’s possible impacts to our county.

🚨 STAY WEATHER ALERT, HINDS COUNTY! ⛈️With Tropical Storm Isaias gaining strength in the Gulf, now is the time to make s...
10/08/2026

🚨 STAY WEATHER ALERT, HINDS COUNTY! ⛈️

With Tropical Storm Isaias gaining strength in the Gulf, now is the time to make sure you and your family are prepared!

Don’t rely on just ONE way to receive severe weather alerts! 📺📱📻

Stay informed through multiple sources, including:
✅ Local TV Stations
✅ NOAA Weather Radio
✅ Weather Apps
✅ Internet & Social Media
✅ FM/AM Radio
✅ Outdoor Warning Sirens
✅ ALERT Hinds County

📲 Have you signed up for ALERT Hinds County?

ALERT Hinds County provides FREE emergency notifications to residents and businesses throughout Hinds County!

🔹 Receive alerts by phone call, text, email, or app.
🔹 Customize how you receive notifications.
🔹 Get important weather alerts sent directly to your phone—even a phone call that can wake you up during overnight storms! 🌙⛈️

Severe weather doesn’t wait until you’re awake! Having multiple reliable ways to receive warnings can make all the difference when seconds count.

👉 Sign up for ALERT Hinds County today! The registration link is in our profile.

BE PREPARED, NOT SCARED!

— Hinds County Emergency Management

4 AM CDT Thu Oct 8 (Advisory 7) Key Messages for Hurricane . Latest info: hurricanes.govWe continue to monitor this sto...
10/08/2026

4 AM CDT Thu Oct 8 (Advisory 7) Key Messages for Hurricane . Latest info: hurricanes.gov

We continue to monitor this storm and any impacts it might cause to Hinds County.

🌀 TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS UPDATEHinds County Emergency Management is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Isaias, which has d...
10/07/2026

🌀 TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS UPDATE

Hinds County Emergency Management is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Isaias, which has developed over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before approaching the northern Gulf Coast on Friday.

While Hinds County is located inland, impacts could still include heavy rainfall, localized flooding, and gusty winds.

We encourage residents to stay weather aware, review your emergency plans, and make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts.

We will continue to monitor the storm and provide updates as conditions and forecasts change.

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4785 I-55 N
Jackson, MS
39206

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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