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McCraney poised to lead MEMA
Lt. Colonel Stephen C. McCraney assumed the role of Executive Director of the Mississippi Emergency Agency in late January of this year.
Prior to his appointment by Governor Tate Reeves, he served in the Deputy Director’s position under Colonel Greg Michel from 2016 until the time of his appointment. This gives McCraney unique insight as to the operation of the agency. Additionally, McCraney brings 35 years of experience in criminal justice and public safety experience along with command experience in both the Mississippi Army and Air National Guard.
McCraney’s full professional biography can be viewed here.
McCraney actually started his career in probation and parole and was assigned to Warren County. On Friday, April 2, we were able to spend a few minutes speaking with the Director about the transition and how the agency impacts the lives of Mississippi’s citizens.
McCraney encourages citizens to be able to transition from the different types of disaster preparedness throughout the year, from flash floods to tornados and so on. One of the agency’s primary objectives is educating the public to seek accurate, well-sourced information prior to these events from places such as our local emergency management agency and from MEMA and the Nat
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