Senator Hyde-Smith believes preparedness is imperative to protecting lives and property when severe storms and natural disasters hit Mississippi and other areas of the country. A state-level lawmaker when Hurricane Katrina devastated the state, she recognizes the role of the federal government in helping individuals, communities, and the state rebound after such disasters. Senator Hyde-Smith supports the Federal Emergency Management Agency and efforts to improve the agency’s effectiveness.
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith delivers maiden speech
WCBI-TV Columbus
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith delivers maiden speech
By Joey Barnes
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WCBI) – In her maiden speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith called for more action on federal disaster assistance.
The Republican from Brookhaven spoke about the February...
County officials confident of federal disaster declaration
Monroe Journal
County officials confident of federal disaster declaration
By Ray Van Dusen
ABERDEEN – After reading off a long list of expenses related to mid-April’s severe weather outbreak, county road manager Sonny Clay told the board of supervisors April 26 he is confident there will be...
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visits Tenn-Tom Waterway
WCBI-TV Columbus
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visits Tenn-Tom Waterway
By Sydney Franklin
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – It could be December before shipping on the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway returns to normal.
The update came Tuesday during a briefing at the Aberdeen Lock and Dam.
U.S. Senator Cindy...