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Find resources and contacts from federal and local agencies in each state.

These state programs and contacts can be a resource to you as you build your school safety plan. The contacts are state emergency planners that can provide school safety expertise specific to each state.

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Mississippi has many agency programs and contacts that can help your school build a school safety plan. Check out these resources as you develop your plan.

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Mississippi Department of Education

State Board of Education

The Mississippi Department of Education seeks to create a world-class educational system that gives students the knowledge and skills to be successful in college and in the workforce, and to flourish as parents and citizens.

Website: https://www.mdek12.org/

School Safety

Mississippi Department of Education

The Division of School Safety provides support to schools in the areas of physical security, emergency operations and school discipline. Training and technical assistance can provide guidance in the development of a safe and secure school environment for schools.

Website: https://www.mdek12.org/OSOS/SS

School Buildings and Grounds

Mississippi Department of Education

The Division of School Buildings assists schools in developing and implementing comprehensive, preventive maintenance procedures to ensure a healthy and safe environment within the building and on school grounds.

Website: https://www.mdek12.org/OSOS/SBG

Community Preparedness

Mississippi Emergency Management Agency

Community preparedness shares resources to prepare Mississippians in the event of an emergency.

Website: https://www.msema.org/preparedness-2/community-preparedness/

Contact Information

State and Local

Placed under the leadership of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, MOHS carries out multiple missions mandated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and through Executive Orders issued by the Governor of Mississippi. MOHS is composed of a group of dedicated professionals who meet the charge of developing and continually enhancing state-level planning, preparation, response to, recovery from, and mitigation of the many threats and hazards, particularly terrorism and threats of terrorism, both domestic and foreign, which could potentially impact our way of life.

P.O. Box 958 
Jackson, Mississippi 39205

(601) 987-1278
http://www.homelandsecurity.ms.gov

If you have any questions concerning the maintenance of a safe, orderly or disciplined school environment in any of Mississippi's public schools, you may reach us at: 601-359-1028. Non-emergencies can also be reported by email.

P.O. Box 771 
Jackson, Mississippi 39205

(601) 359-1028
https://www.mdek12.org/OSOS/Home

Federal

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
3003 Chamblee Tucker Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
Main Number: 770-220-5200
Fax Number: 770-220-5230

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Email: CISARegion4@hq.dhs.gov

Jackson
1220 Echelon Parkway
Jackson, MS 39213
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/jackson
(601) 948-5000
Covers the entire state of Mississippi

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
61 Forsyth St. SW, Suite 5B95
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-562-7888

Other

Mississippi Analysis and Information Center (Primary) – 601-933-7200 / 888-4SAFE-MS