The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as the lead agency for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Coast Guard, plays an important role in Mississippi.
Senator Hyde-Smith is committed to working closely with FEMA and other federal agencies to ensure Mississippians are prepared for natural disasters and emergency situations. She supports hazard mitigation policies, which have proven to help save lives and save taxpayer dollars.
The Senator also supports Homeland Security efforts to protect the American people from domestic and foreign threats, which include ensuring a strong and well-equipped U.S. Coast Guard.
MISS. DELEGATION URGES BIDEN TO APPROVE FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
MISS. DELEGATION URGES BIDEN TO APPROVE FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
Lawmakers Issue Letter Endorsing State Request for Assistance Following Deadly June Storms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared their strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration after extreme weather tore across the state in June.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representatives Bennie...
HYDE-SMITH, WICKER & CASSIDY WANT GAO STUDY OF NEW FLOOD PROGRAM TO INCLUDE KEY INFORMATION
HYDE-SMITH, WICKER & CASSIDY WANT GAO STUDY OF NEW FLOOD PROGRAM TO INCLUDE KEY INFORMATION
Senators Issue Letter to GAO Regarding Facts & Data Needed to Assess FEMA’s Troubled NFIP RR2.0 Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued a letter she led with U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.) that seeks to ensure the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) considers key facts and data in any legitimate assessment of the...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH HELP REINTRODUCE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM REFORM LEGISLATION
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH HELP REINTRODUCE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM REFORM LEGISLATION
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) joined with colleagues to reintroduce the bipartisan and bicameral National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP-RE) Act of 2023.
The NFIP-RE Act would tackle systemic problems with flood insurance, put the program back on solid fiscal ground, and reframe the nation’s entire disaster paradigm to one focused more...
Airbus celebrates 20 years of manufacturing in Columbus, Mississippi
Vertical Magazine
Airbus celebrates 20 years of manufacturing in Columbus, Mississippi
By Brent Bundy
On Aug. 25th, 2023, Airbus Helicopters celebrated 20 years of manufacturing aircraft at its Columbus, Mississippi factory.
The milestone was attended by government dignitaries, high-ranking...
Touring the Emergency Operations Center in Clay County
Spot on Alabama/WCBI-TV Columbus
Touring the Emergency Operations Center in Clay County
27-08-2023 9:44 PM
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visited the Emergency Operations Center for Clay County and West Point. Upgrades are expected for the facility.
Supervisors, FEMA rep address ongoing needs
Monroe Journal
Supervisors, FEMA rep address ongoing needs
By Ray Van Dusen
ABERDEEN – During Aug. 18’s board of supervisors meeting, Cynthia Brunson of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s governmental affairs introduced herself, which opened discussion about a pilot storm shelter program...