JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 7 -- The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency issued the following news:
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is urging residents across the state to begin preparing now for Tropical Storm Isaias. The tropical storm, which is currently in the Gulf of America, could result in significant rainfall, flash flooding and other impacts to Mississippi beginning on Friday and lasting throughout the weekend. Forecasters predict the storm could develop into a Category 2 hurricane and start impacting the Mississippi Gulf Coast as early as Friday.
MEMA is coordinating with local emergency managers and will deploy resources as requested. The agency is also coordinating with first responders, including the Mississip...