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...