Rankin County, Mississippi

COVID-19 Information

A message from the Board of Supervisors about COVID-19

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, C Spire and UMMC have collaborated on a free app to assist with determining if your symptoms require testing.  Please use one of the links below to access the app:

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PPE Resource Request Form (for healthcare facility use only)

NEWS RELEASE: SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Mississippi Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) - click the links below for more info:

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How to Request a SBA EIDL Declaration

Estimated Disaster Economic Injury Worksheet

Please contact Todd DeMuth at [email protected] with any questions you may have.

Rankin County Safe Room and Conference Center

Rankin County Safe Room and Conference Center

Built in 2014 the Rankin County Safe Room located at 651 Marquette Road provides the citizens of Rankin County a safe haven from severe weather. The Safe Room is constructed to FEMA 361 Design and Construction Guidelines and can withstand 250 mph winds. The Safe Room is operated by Rankin County Emergency Management Operations and will be open to residents anytime there is a tornado watch or warning in Rankin County.

The Rankin County Tornado Safe Room is available for organizations to rent for meetings, training and other functions. However, all rentals may be cancelled due to a tornado watch or warning issued for Rankin County. For information on pricing, amenities and availability contact Amanda Prewitt at 601-825-1480 or [email protected].

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