Below is a press release from the Mississippi Department of Human Services:
In response to the current inclement weather conditions, Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) has announced the closure of its offices in the following counties on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Additional closures could follow this announcement. Please visit our website for an updated list of closures in the "find my location" box on the homepage.
County Closures
Adams Carroll Franklin
Alcorn Coahoma George
Benton De Soto Hancock
Bolivar Forrest Harrison
Holmes Holmes Humphreys
Issaquena Itawamba Jackson
Jefferson Lafayette Lamar
Lauderdale Leflore Lee
Lincoln Marion Marshall
Montgomery Panola Pearl River
Pontotoc Prentiss Quitman
Rankin Sharkey Stone
Sunflower Tallahatchie Tate
Tippah Tishomingo Tunica
Union Washington Walthall
Yazoo
State Office - Telework
County office employees assigned to offices not listed as closed should check with their supervisor. Northern counties should continue to monitor their local weather advisories.
All MDHS State Office employees will telework on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. State office will reopen at noon on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. MDHS will resume a regular work schedule on Thursday, January 18, at 8 A.M.
At MDHS, we recognize our services' vital role in supporting the community and remain committed to providing excellent assistance to our clients. While the physical offices may be closed, we encourage individuals to utilize the accessible online resources available on our website. Clients can continue to apply for services, upload necessary documents, and access critical information through our online platform.
For the latest updates and information, please visit our website https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/help/snap/current/snap-replacement-benefits/ and follow us on social media .
