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The month of May is recognized as National Wildfire Awareness Month. To prevent damage from wildfires, MID recommends Mississippians retrofit their homes, clear debris from their properties and creating defensible spaces. yahoo.com/news/articles/…

Personal surety professionals: mid.ms.gov/wp-content/upl… Limited surety professionals: mid.ms.gov/wp-content/upl…

The reports may be submitted by email to licensing@mid.ms.gov or by traditional mail to Mississippi Insurance Department Licensing Division P.O. Box 79Jackson, MS 39205-0079

Wildfires are unplanned fires that burn in natural areas like forests, grasslands or prairies. These dangerous fires spread quickly and can devastate not only wildlife and natural areas, but also communities.

In the event of a wildfire, make sure everyone in your household knows and understands what to do if you need to quickly evacuate. #WildfireAwarenessMonth #Wildfire

Insurance Comm. and State Fire Marshal Mike Chaney received the 2026 Malcolm McMillin Public Service Award during Top Cop Appreciation Day at the Trade Mart. Read more here: mid.ms.gov/wp-content/upl…

May is Wildfire Awareness Month. Homeowners and renters insurance policies typically cover damage from wildfires, smoke, soot, and ash to your home and belongings in your yard. Read more: content.naic.org/article/what-s…

Following the storms last night, it's important to have an accurate account of the damage for your insurance company when you file a claim. The NAIC's Post-Disaster Claims Guide can guide you through this process. content.naic.org/sites/default/…

If your home was damaged in the May 6-7, 2026 storms, now is the time to take action. File a claim and let your insurance company know the extent of the damage.

Don’t forget to review your insurance coverage and make sure you are familiar with your policies. wjtv.com/weather/tropic…

Documenting your belongings is easier before a storm. Create a detailed list or video of your belongings and store it somewhere safely offsite. We recommend the NAIC Home Inventory App. Download it for free in the app store. #HomeInventory #ProtectYourHome #HurricanePrep

MID encourages residents to create a home inventory to simplify the claims process after a disaster. Download the free NAIC Home Inventory app to get started. wapt.com/article/missis…

It’s National Hurricane Preparedness Week. If a hurricane strikes, will you be ready? Here’s what you can do to make your home more resilient: ibhs.org/hurricaneready…

This is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. Homeowners and renters insurance policies typically cover damage from wildfires, smoke, soot, and ash to your home and belongings in your yard. Read more: content.naic.org/article/what-s…

Independent Agent, Captive Agent, Insurance Broker — What's the difference? content.naic.org/article/consum…

CHANEY: Mississippi is leading the way in pipeline emergency preparedness magnoliatribune.com/2026/04/21/mis…

April is recognized as Financial Capability Month, and it is important that you know what you are paying for. wdam.com/2026/04/15/und…

It's spring severe weather season. How will you get emergency alerts? ready.gov/alerts

Make a plan now, before severe spring weather happens. Store copies of important documents, like insurance policies, in a safe, dry place, and keep originals in a safe deposit box. Upload copies to the cloud or store photos on your phone.

Spring severe weather season rolls right into hurricane season prep. Check your insurance policy for coverage gaps, gather important documents, and save for a rainy day.