County Administrator
County Administrative Officer
Jonathan Wells
Office: 601-743-4477
Mobile: 601-934-3165
Email: jwells@kempercountyms.gov
Emergency Management
The County Emergency Management is a multi-functional agency whose primary duty is to prepare, respond and recover from several types of natural, man-made and technological disasters that may occur in Kemper County. These disasters include severe weather emergencies such as large thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, large fires and hazardous materials incidents.
Ben Dudley, EMA Director
601-527-2393
kemperema.ms@gmail.com
Functions:
- Emergency Management
- Fire Coordinator
- 911 Addressing and mapping
- Floodplain Manager
- Homeland Security Coordinator
Fire Services
Fire services for Kemper County are provided by a proud team of dedicated volunteers for areas not included in a municipality.
Our mission is to deliver emergency services to the county and protect its well-being through preparedness, prevention, and education.
Municipal Departments
DeKalb VFD
67 Willow Ave, DeKalb, MS 39328
Scooba VFD
27678 Hwy 16 East, Scooba, MS 39358
Kemper County Fire Stations
Damascus VFD
7494 Hwy 495 South, DeKalb, MS 39328
Kemper Springs VFD
2397 Kemper Springs Rd, DeKalb, MS 39328
Mt Nebo VFD
977 Mt Nebo Rd, DeKalb, MS 39328
Mt Salem VFD
69 Walter Reed Rd, Preston, MS 39354
New Hope VFD
3118 Shiloh Chuurch Rd, DeKalb, MS 39328
Porterville VFD
42 P Square, Porterville, MS 39352
Preston VFD
5102 Hwy 21 South, Preston, MS 39354
Spring Hill VFD
9321 Kellis Store Rd, DeKalb, MS 39328
3 Mile Corner VFD
2140 Binnsville Rd, Scooba, MS 39358
Solid Waste Department
The Kemper County Solid Waste Department oversees residential and commercial trash collection and disposal for areas outside of municipalities.
Contact Information:
601-743-9346