The first death from Hurricane Zeta in South Mississippi has been confirmed, according to authorities.

Gov. Tate Reeves made stops in all three coastal counties Thursday to survey damage, and thank first responders, power crews, and all those working to help the area cleanup from the hurricane.

MEMA says multiple counties are currently reporting damages and debris from the hurricane.

At the peak of Hurricane Zeta, strong winds managed to knock down the steeple at the Bay Vista Baptist Church in Biloxi.

Reeves announced Wednesday morning that he signed the emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Zeta.

The first floor of the casino garage is flooded as the storm surge pushes onto land

South Mississippi should hunker down by 3 PM. Storm winds may arrive between 4pm and 7pm.

Electric companies, such as Entergy and Mississippi Power, made final preparations for Hurricane Zeta.

It’s expected to make its way through south Mississippi and into Alabama through Wednesday evening into early Thursday

With a landfall expected on Wednesday night, residents are scrambling once again to get prepared.