Jasper County Emergency Response Team - JCERT

03/16/2026

Tornado watch in effect for Jasper County until 4 AM.

03/11/2026

03/10/2026

03/05/2026

UPDATE 6:30PM / ROAD IS OPEN - ALL UNITS BACK IN SERVICE
Use caution on Highway 15 northbound near Bay Springs, adjacent to Peco Foods and Commerce Drive, as the highway is currently closed and a detour is in progress due to a stalled vehicle.

03/02/2026

Over the weekend, several members of our team took part in an in house Search and Rescue training focused on map reading, navigation, and tracking. Trainings like this help make sure our team is prepared when we’re called to assist in a search here in our community or in surrounding areas.

During the training, members reviewed proper search gear, map and compass navigation, pace count techniques used for land navigation, and radio communications used during search operations. We also worked through team search operations, clue awareness, and recognizing signs that may help locate a missing person.

Another important part of the training covered Lost Person Behavior, which helps search teams better understand how individuals may react or move when they become lost, especially when searching for children, elderly individuals, or those with medical or cognitive conditions.
This material was present beforethe department by our Training Officer Doyle Webb and President Mark Kridder

All of the individuals participating in this training are volunteers who took time out of their schedules to better serve this community and the surrounding area. Some of which are new members and some are existing members that were just reviewing material. We’re thankful for the dedication these members continue to show through training and service.

We appreciate the continued support of the Jasper County Emergency Response Team and the mission we share of helping our neighbors when they need it most.

03/01/2026

We want to take a moment to recognize and thank Charlotte Webb and Larry Webb for everything they have done for the Jasper County Emergency Response Team.

From the very start of JCERT in November 2021, Charlotte and Larry were a huge part of getting this team off the ground. From organizing the Search and Rescue side, handling paperwork and documentation, coordinating operations, and keeping everything moving behind the scenes, they put in countless hours to make sure this team was set up the right way.

Both Charlotte and Larry are trained in search and rescue and medical operations, and they were always willing to help wherever they were needed. Searches, medical calls, training, planning or if something needed to be done, they were there. Their dedication and hard work have played a real role in helping save lives and bring lost or missing people home.

It’s never easy losing members like this, especially ones who have meant so much to the team since day one. We are truly thankful for the time, effort, and heart they poured into JCERT, and the impact they’ve made will continue long after their time with us.

From all of us at JCERT, thank you, Charlotte and Larry, for everything. You’ll always be part of this team.

***Special thanks to Piggly Wiggly of Bay Springs fo thr donation of the cake.

***Photos from celebration of their dedication and service & pictures of them in the field.

02/15/2026

Tornado Warning including Bay Springs MS, Taylorsville MS and Sylvarena MS until 2:15 AM CST

02/15/2026

🚨TORNADO ON THE GROUND in Jasper, Smith, Jones County until 2/15 2:15AM. For more info, open the WDAM 7 First Alert Weather App. TAKE COVER NOW!!! - For more info, open the WDAM 7 First Alert Weather App.

02/15/2026

🚨Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Jones, Jasper, Smith County until 2/15 2:15AM. For more info, open the WDAM 7 First Alert Weather App.

02/15/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Laurel MS, Ellisville MS and Sharon MS until 2:15 AM CST

02/15/2026

Not for Jasper County but it is approaching our area!!!

🚨TORNADO ON THE GROUND in Simpson, Covington, Jefferson Davis County until 2/15 1:15AM. For more info, open the WDAM 7 First Alert Weather App. TAKE COVER NOW!!! - For more info, open the WDAM 7 First Alert Weather App.