Gibson County EMA

10/17/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU TO GIBSON ELECTRIC!

The Bradford Fire Department would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Gibson Electric Membership Corporation for their generous donation that helped the department purchase new high-visibility safety vests for our firefighters!

Whether they’re responding to vehicle accidents, directing traffic, or working emergency scenes along busy roadways, being visible can mean the difference between life and death.

These new safety vests will help ensure our firefighters are seen and protected while they work to keep our community safe.

❤️ Community partnerships like this make a difference! We are incredibly grateful to Gibson Electric for investing in the safety of our firefighters and showing their continued support for local emergency responders.

When you support those who protect the community, you help protect the entire community!

Thank you, Gibson Electric, for standing behind the men and women of the Bradford Fire Department. Your generosity is truly appreciated!

10/17/2026

COMMUNITY SUPPORT THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

The Rutherford Fire Department would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to Gibson Electric Membership Corporation for their generous donation to buy gear for our department!

Donations like this help ensure our firefighters have the tools and equipment they need to serve and protect our community. Every piece of equipment makes a difference when seconds count and lives are on the line.

Strong communities are built through partnerships, generosity, and people who believe in helping those who help others.

We are incredibly grateful to Gibson Electric for recognizing the needs of our department and investing in the safety of our firefighters and the citizens we proudly serve.

10/14/2026

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Gibson Electric Membership Corporation for their generous donation to Dyer Fire Department to help purchase medical bags for their department!

Having the proper medical equipment on hand is essential when responding to emergencies, and these medical bags will help ensure our firefighters have the tools they need to provide critical care when our community needs them most.

It is support from local businesses like this that makes a real difference in keeping our first responders equipped and ready to serve. Your generosity is greatly appreciated, and we are thankful to have community partners who recognize the importance of supporting those who protect and serve.

10/14/2026

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Gibson Electric Membership Corporation for their generous donation to Gibson County Fire Department, helping our department purchase new fire protection hoods for our firefighters!

🧑‍🚒 Fire protection hoods are an important part of a firefighter’s personal protective equipment, providing an added layer of protection while working in dangerous conditions. Donations like this help ensure our firefighters have the equipment they need to stay safer while protecting the lives and property of our community.

We are incredibly grateful for businesses that recognize the importance of supporting our local first responders. Your generosity makes a difference and helps us continue serving our community to the best of our ability!

Thank you, Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, for investing in the safety of those who answer the call!

10/10/2026

NWS Alert> Updated: Flood Watch is in effect in Gibson County until Sunday morning.

Flooding Caused By Excessive Rainfall Continues to Be Possible. Where: Portions of N Mississippi Including Alcorn, Benton Ms, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee Ms, Marshall, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union & Yalobusha & W...

Affected Area: Marshall; Benton; Tippah; Alcorn; Tishomingo; Prentiss; Lafayette; Union; Pontotoc; Lee; Itawamba; Yalobusha; Calhoun; Chickasaw; Monroe; Gibson; Carroll; Benton; Haywood; Crockett; Madison; Chester; Henderson; Decatur; Fayette; Hardeman; McNairy; Hardin

10/09/2026

Yorkville Fire is very thankful for the donation to buy the much needed equipment to provide the citizens with emergency response, no matter the call.

10/09/2026

We are still holding on to a soggy forecast for Saturday as Hurricane Isaias has made landfall in the gulf. There is a Flood Watch that will be in effect tomorrow from 1 AM to 7 AM Sunday. A Wind Advisory will be in effect tomorrow from 4 AM to 8 PM, with gusty winds that could gust up to 45 MPH. We can expect a couple of inches of rain from this system as the brunt of it passes to our east. We are not anticipating an severe weather in regard to tornadoes, but there could be some embedded thunderstorms on Saturday. Pay attention to the forecast as things could change though.

10/09/2026

NWS Alert> Wind Advisory in effect from early Saturday in Gibson County.

NE Winds 15 to 25 MPH with Gusts Up to 45 MPH Expected. Where: Portions of E Arkansas, N Mississippi, SE Missouri & W Tennessee. When: From 4 AM to 8 PM Saturday. Impacts Gusty Winds will Blow Around Unsecured Objects. Tree Limbs Could Be Blown Down & A...

Affected Area: Clay; Greene; Craighead; Poinsett; Mississippi; Cross; Crittenden; St. Francis; Lee; Phillips; Dunklin; Pemiscot; DeSoto; Marshall; Benton; Tippah; Alcorn; Tishomingo; Tunica; Tate; Prentiss; Coahoma; Quitman; Panola; Lafayette; Union; Pontotoc; Tallahatchie; Yalobusha; Calhoun; Lake;...

10/09/2026

Hurricane Isaias will bring rainfall to Gibson County on Saturday. The track has migrated a little further east this morning. We are under a Flood Watch on Saturday and could pick up several inches of well-needed rain. There could also be some gusty winds. Stay tuned!

10/08/2026

All eyes are on the gulf as Hurricane Isaias will make landfall Friday night. Its effects on Gibson County will not be fully known until we get into that timeframe. As of now, we expect several inches of rain and some gusty winds. Everything will depend on exactly where Isaias makes landfall! We think it's safe to say to prepare for a soggy weekend though! Stay tuned......