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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.


Contract awarded for border protection helicopters to be built in MS

WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
 
Contract awarded for border protection helicopters to be built in MS
 
By WDAM Staff
 
WASHINGTON, DC - On Wednesday, U.S Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith applauded the award of a $45.9 million U.S. Department of Homeland Security procurement contract for custom and border protection...

$7.3m Approved for Safe Rooms in Forrest Co., Petal

Hub City Spokes
 
$7.3m Approved for Safe Rooms in Forrest Co., Petal
 
By Haskel Burns
 
Eight more safe rooms are on the way to Petal and Forrest County schools, as state officials recently announced the approval of $7.3 million to fund the construction of the rooms around the school districts.
 
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Tupelo FD awarded FEMA grant

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
 
Tupelo FD awarded FEMA grant
 
By William Moore
 
TUPELO – Friday the 13th was not bad luck for the Tupelo Fire Department, as the department was notified it would receive a long-awaited Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
 
The $72,749 grant from the...