MISSISSIPPI RECEIVES FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION

 

The disaster declaration qualifies citizens of Benton, Coahoma, Marshall, Quitman and Tippah counties to apply for individual assistance which provides grants for individuals and families, as well as possible low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration.

In addition, public assistance was granted for Benton, Marshall and Tippah counties for local governments and certain nonprofit organizations to offset costs like... debris removal, emergency protective measures and repairing disaster damaged facilities. Hazard mitigation has been granted statewide as well.

Residents in the declared counties may begin registering online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired.

We expect a temporary local office to be set up in the coming days. We will share more information as it becomes available.

Tornado Tears Through NW Tippah County

The tornado arrived just before 5 p.m. on December 23, 2015.  It devastated several communities that encompass Walnut to the West and North.  Camp Hill, Marlow, Oakland, Threeforks, and Brownfield communities were all hit hard. More than 100 homes were destroyed or damaged. Over time, those material goods will be replaced.. Meanwhile, let's commit to guarding and improving relationships.  We have a great opportunity to harness the energy expended in the recovery effort to strengthen and expedite it.  Our thoughts and prayers continue for everyone affected by the storm.

For the latest updates from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, click HERE.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to come together and express gratitude for all the blessings we share, the freedoms we enjoy, and the loved ones who enrich our lives. The founding fathers thanked the Almighty and humbly sought His wisdom and blessing.

May we all live by that same trust today, and may God continue to watch over and bless our town, community, county, state and country. Happy Thanksgiving from the administration and staff of the Town of Walnut!

Walnut's insurance rating improves...so will your premiums!!!

(Jackson, August 24, 2015)  The rating bureau has reclassified Walnut from a Class 8 to a Class 7 fire rating.  The improvement was the result of new and expanded infrastructure in water supply lines and credit for fire equipment. This means if you are a homeowner in the Walnut fire zone (up to 5 miles from the fire station), your fire insurance premiums will be reduced!  Contact your insurance company and let them know that the reclassification went into effect on August 18, 2015.

Be sure to spend that extra money at home!!!

 

Community Event Guidelines

All community events held on public property must be registered on the agenda of the board of aldermen on the month prior to the event.  Agenda items must be submitted to the Town Clerk by noon on Friday before the First Tuesday of the month.  Example:  If you are planning an event on December 18, 2015, you must register it for board action no later than noon on Friday, October 30th so that it may be considered on November 3, 2015.