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.
MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MARCH STORMS
MISS. DELEGATION REQUESTS FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MARCH STORMS
Tornadoes, Severe Storms Destroyed or Damaged More Than 150 Homes across State
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), along with U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), and Michael Guest (R-Miss.) today requested that President Joe Biden approve Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves’ request for federal major disaster...
HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES BILL TO PROTECT FLOOD INSURANCE POLICYHOLDERS
HYDE-SMITH INTRODUCES BILL TO PROTECT FLOOD INSURANCE POLICYHOLDERS
Measure Would Give Policyholders Options in New FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 Flood Insurance Rate Scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today introduced legislation to give policyholders more options as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prepares for a nationwide implementation of its new National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) premium rate structure this week.
The Homeowner Flood Insurance...
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES THANKSGIVING MESSAGE
HYDE-SMITH ISSUES THANKSGIVING MESSAGE
“Our Recovery from the Pandemic has Taught Us Not to Take for Granted Our Ability to Freely Gather with Those Most Important to Us.”
VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Issues Thanksgiving Holiday Message.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a statement to commemorate Thanksgiving, marking progress in pandemic recovery and calling on Mississippians to recommit to sharing their bounty with those in need.
“I hope this...
Senator Hyde-Smith asks Biden Administration to amend funding request to include Jackson water crisis
Y’all Politics
Senator Hyde-Smith asks Biden Administration to amend funding request to include Jackson water crisis
Miss. Senator suggests capital city emergency warrants as much attention as other disasters, Monkeypox.
By Anne Summerhays
On Thursday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) asked...
Sen. Kennedy, Colleagues Urge FEMA to Explain Risk Rating 2.0 Pricing Method
Insurance News Net
Sen. Kennedy, Colleagues Urge FEMA to Explain Risk Rating 2.0 Pricing Method
Targeted News Service
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release and letter on July 27, 2022:
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and six colleagues today urged...
Louisiana property owners might not be able to afford federal flood insurance under new system
The Center Square
Louisiana property owners might not be able to afford federal flood insurance under new system
By Victor Skinner, The Center Square contributor
(The Center Square) — Owners of 500,000 Louisiana properties covered by flood insurance might not be able to afford coverage with a...