On March 31, 2005 Oktibbeha County became the fifth Storm Ready county in Mississippi. Oktibbeha joins the four other Storm Ready counties, Jones, Rankin, Tunica, and Tippah. There are also 10 Storm Ready Communities in Mississippi.

Jim Britt, director of Oktibbeha county Emergency Management agency, accepted the recognition certificate for the county. It was through Jim’s leadership that the county was able to obtain this recognition.

We congratulate Oktibbeha County for its efforts. The citizens of Oktibbeha County should be proud of the official in their county for taking the necessary steps to ensure their safety.

Pictured are from left to right – Robert Latham, director of Mississippi Emergency Management agency, Alan E. Gerard, Meteorologist in charge of Jackson National Weather Service Office, and Jim Britt, Director of Oktibbeha county Emergency Management Agency.