MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mississippi residents now have a chance to make their homes safer during severe weather due to a new grant program offered by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.

MEMA is offering grants covering up to 75% of the cost or $3,500 to build FEMA-approved safe rooms.

Applications open Oct. 31 and run through Nov. 30. Grant winners will be chosen by a lottery.

Only new safe rooms built by licensed Mississippi contractors are eligible.

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