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 APPLAUDS TRUMP FOR APPROVING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
MISS. DELEGATION APPLAUDS TRUMP FOR APPROVING MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), and Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) today applauded President Trump for approving Mississippi’s request for a major disaster declaration following deadly Winter Storm Fern, which struck the state Jan. 23-27, 2026.
This approval...
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH REITERATE NEED FOR FEMA TO ABANDON PRICEY BIDEN-ERA FLOOD INSURANCE CHANGES
WICKER, HYDE-SMITH REITERATE NEED FOR FEMA TO ABANDON PRICEY BIDEN-ERA FLOOD INSURANCE CHANGES
Miss. Senators, Colleagues Demand End as Policyholders Abandon National Flood Insurance Program Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week reiterated the need for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to end Biden-era changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that are driving families and businesses away from vital disaster...
MISS. DELEGATION URGES TRUMP TO APPROVE MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
MISS. DELEGATION URGES TRUMP TO APPROVE MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared their strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration after deadly Winter Storm Fern struck the state from January 23 through January 27, 2026.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and U.S. Representatives Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R...
Mississippi senators pledge support for long-term recovery from devastating ice storm
WDAM-TV Hattiesburg
Mississippi senators pledge support for long-term recovery from devastating ice storm
By WDAM Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDAM) – United States Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) Wednesday affirmed their readiness to support additional federal aid to...
Senators urge USDA to reinstate insurance options for disaster-affected farmers
Magnolia State News
Senators urge USDA to reinstate insurance options for disaster-affected farmers
By Magnolia State News
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith of Mississippi, along with other members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, has called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore...
Senators urge USDA to restore buy-up coverage for prevented planting
Agri-Pulse
Senators urge USDA to restore buy-up coverage for prevented planting
By Noah Wicks
Leaders of the Senate Ag Committee and 17 other senators are asking the Agriculture Department to reverse its decision to remove buy-up coverage on prevented planting.
In a letter to Agriculture...
Disaster Relief
DISASTER RELIEF
Congressional Record (Senate - May 09, 2019)
Mr. President, I also rise to speak on behalf of thousands of Mississippians who have been affected by catastrophic flooding and other natural disasters this year. Their plight and the unmet
commitment made to them long ago provide us...