Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments in Issaquena County, Mississippi totaled $723,646 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Issaquena County, Mississippi Receiving Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Mississippi (Rep. Bennie Thompson) | $17,060,195 | 38.4% | 38.4% |
| 2 | 1st District of Mississippi (Rep. Trent Kelly) | $14,876,266 | 33.5% | 71.9% |
| 3 | 4th District of Mississippi (Rep. Steven Palazzo) | $1,446,499 | 3.3% | 75.1% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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