In the event of a hurricane or other major disaster, the Pearl River County Office of Emergency Services has three emergency shelters that can be activated.
If you feel you would need assistance getting to a shelter during a hurricane or other disaster, please contact the Pearl River County EMA office at 601-403-2194 or Central Dispatch at 601-749-5482.
- Poplarville Shelter
124 Rodeo Street
Poplarville, MS 39470 - Carriere Shelter
7431 Highway 11
Carriere, MS 39426 - Picayune Shelter
501 Laurel Street
Picayune, MS 39466
Shelter Status
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