We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of our local community. We are providing food and shelter to those in need during the winter storm that hit the Mississippi. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us. By supporting Opulent Philanthropy Inc., you are supporting your community and helping to build a brighter future for all.
Mississippi, Disaster Relief Fund: We have provided shelter and over a quarter million meals during these disasters.
Every contribution, big or small, will bring much-needed assistance to families struggling in the aftermath of this disaster.
Here's how your donation can help:
$50 Provides hats, scarves, gloves and thermal socks,
$100 Provides a care package with essential supplies for a family in need.
$250 Provides boots, hand and foot warmers, coats, transportation to warming centers.
$500 Provides blankets and sleeping bags, space heaters for cold temperatures.
$1,000 Ensures a family displaced has access to food and shelter and water.
Winter storm Fern has exited Mississippi, but dangers still persist. More than 150,000 were without power this morning with temperatures well below freezing.
The storm has caused many problems such as public transportation disruptions, canceled flights out of Jackson and hazardous driving conditions in parts of the state. Schools and universities have canceled or altered classes as well.
The storm has also opened the door for extremely cold Arctic air to come into Mississippi. Temperatures tonight are expected to fall below zero in parts of North Mississippi and temperatures in the 20s will extend down to the Gulf Coast. Given the number of power outages, this presents a real danger.
More than 12,000 energy customers in Tippah County in North Mississippiare without power today, Jan. 26, in one of the hardest hit areas of the state in the wake of theice storm that moved through this weekend.
The 12,325 customers, served by the Tennessee Valley Authority, represent the vast majority of the 21,000 people who live in the county.
According to officials at TVA, there is no timeline for power being restored, and it could be more than a week or more for restoration in some parts of the county.
"It has been a busy weekend," TVA Public Relations Specialist Scott Brooks told the Clarion Ledger. "Tippah is just one of several areas we’re focused on along with our local power providers. The TVA system is stable and secure. Our plants are performing well, and we are positioned to meet rising demand from the extreme cold."
The forecast for Tippah County this week remains frigid as temperatures are expected near 10 on Monday, Jan. 26, followed by lows of 14, 21, 22, 9 and 10 through Saturday, Jan. 30.
"TVA and local power company crews are working around the clock to restore service as safely and quickly as possible," Brooks said. "We are making progress despite difficult conditions for workers, including fallen trees, deep snow, icy roads and frigid temperatures."
Brooks said crews are on the ground and in the air assessing storm damage and repairing transmission lines.
"If we can’t reach it by land, we’re reaching it by air. Helicopters and drones are supporting restoration efforts," Brooks said. "TVA has deployed all available resources: bucket trucks, dozers, track equipment, skid steers, UTVs and chainsaw crews on the ground, with helicopters and drones overhead."
