FEMA grant provides Mississippi more smoke alarms
Residents can contact their local fire department or county fire coordinator to request installation through the Free Smoke Alarm Installation Program.
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Mississippi State Fire Academy awarded $430,000 federal grant for Mobile Training Unit
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Fire Academy (MSFA) will purchase a new mobile training package to serve firefighters across
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Mississippi Medicare Open Enrollment begins; Officials urge caution against scams
Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney noted that changes in the market could affect many Mississippians’ current plans.
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MSFA unveils new CO2 pipeline training prop
The academy recently held its first CO₂ emergency response class with 40 firefighters from nine counties.
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Mississippi Insurance Department Launches AI Tool “Janie” to Assist Consumers
Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney emphasized that the new AI service will supplement, not replace, traditional methods of filing complaints.
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Chaney: Reflecting on two decades since hurricane Katrina
Let’s pray that the next 20 years are filled with quiet storm seasons. But let’s not rely on hope or prayer alone.
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Insurance advice for a new school year
College students are particularly vulnerable to identity theft due to the abundance of personal information and the casual way it is often handled.
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Avoid firework injury this Independence Day
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, injuries from fireworks have increased overall between 2008 and 2023.
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Choose the right insurance this summer
Most travel insurance includes a 24-hour assistance line to help find doctors, arrange accommodations, contact your family, or provide other assistance in case of emergency.
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Make a plan to reduce your risk posed by severe weather
Review your policy to make sure the amount and types of coverage you have meets the requirements for all possible hazards
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