Gov. Tate Reeves and President Donald Trump discussed the flooding Monday and the White House said Trump was receiving updates on the situation Tuesday as the water begins to recede.
"The president continues to monitor and receive updates on the flooding in Mississippi," a White House statement said. "The federal government stands ready to support Gov. Tate Reeves if state and local resources cannot address the impacts of the flooding."
Reeves tweeted Monday that Trump had called him and expressed "his concern about our flooding and offering his help in our relief efforts. Mississippi has a true friend in President Trump. Grateful to have a strong relationship with the President who cares about our great state."
A Reeves spokeswoman did not immediately provide additional details about Tuesday's call, including assistance offered by Trump.
Beyond the president, the Pearl River flooding that began inundating hundreds of homes in the Jackson area over the weekend has garnered national media attention. It was featured on the "Today Show" and "NPR," and Reeves said he talked about the situation with Fox News hosts on Tuesday morning.
As the waters start to recede Tuesday, attention will turn to recovery — including possible federal relief grants for individuals and cities.
Reeves on Monday urged residents, as they return to their homes, to document the damage and report it on the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency’s website, msema.org. These reports will help the state obtain disaster relief money, both for residents affected by flooding and for public buildings and infrastructure impacted by the water and cleanup.
“Accurate data and accurate information is going to be critical, as we maximize the resources we can bring both to you individually, and to the local governmental agencies,” Reeves said.
Contact Luke Ramseth at 601-961-7050 or lramseth@gannett.com. Follow @lramseth on Twitter.
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