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safe & sound
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heartfelt thanks to our community for continuing to take extraordinary precautions to keep our region safe during this unprecedented global pandemic. This year has been one of the most challenging we’ve experienced as a community and industry, but the resilient nature of our destination and its people has truly shone.
Regional healthcare authorities have acted as true heroes to ensure the residents and visitors of Coastal Mississippi stay safe and healthy as we fight an invisible enemy.
“ Don’t miss your opportunity to compete and share what you love most about Coastal Mississippi!”
in a special section of
South Mississippi Living,
entitled “Safe and Sound.” We hope you’ve enjoyed reading how our local restaurants, attractions, museums, casinos, hotels, and small businesses have been going above and beyond to o er guests and locals a safe and enjoyable experience in
December 15, and winners will be chosen on December 16. There will be first, second, and third place winners for the video submissions and one winner for the photography submissions, with prizes totaling $10,000. Don’t miss your opportunity to compete and share what you love most about Coastal Mississippi!
Milton Segarra, CDME CEO, Coastal Mississippi
We appreciate the
support provided
by several of our
healthcare authorities
in developing our Coastal Mississippi Promise of health and safety. We
our beautiful destination.
This is the last month to enter our
“My Secret Coast” Contest! So far, we have received an amazing variety of photo and video submissions from locals celebrating their “secret” coast, showcasing the safe and healthy ways to experience Coastal Mississippi! Our region is full of hidden gems, be
it a historical attraction, a locals- favorite co ee shop o the beaten path, or the best fishing pier along our 62 miles of scenic coastline – your favorite “secret” places are what make Coastal Mississippi the unique destination that it is. Submissions should be sent
to www.coastalmississippi. com/my-secret-coast. The contest runs through
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are also extremely thankful to our emergency services, elected o icials, and incredible hospitality employees, who have been working hard to ensure that our beautiful Secret Coast rebounds as quickly as possible from Hurricane Zeta. There is nothing more important than the health and safety of our residents and visitors.
As our community continues
their commitment to keeping our residents healthy by following recommended safety protocols, we are proud to amplify the initiatives taken by local businesses to keep our destination safe and healthy. Some of these initiatives, as well as stories of resiliency, have been promoted
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