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.
HYDE-SMITH QUESTIONS HOMELAND SECRETARY ON FEMA FUTURE, CONTINUED MSU ROLE IN UAS PROJECT
HYDE-SMITH QUESTIONS HOMELAND SECRETARY ON FEMA FUTURE, CONTINUED MSU ROLE IN UAS PROJECT
Senate Homeland Security Appropriators Begin Review of FY2026 DHS Budget Request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today used a budget review hearing for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to getting a better handle on how President Trump’s plans to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could affect Mississippi, a state prone to weather-related...
MISS. DELEGATION URGES TRUMP TO APPROVE FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
MISS. DELEGATION URGES TRUMP TO APPROVE FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
Lawmakers Issue Letter Endorsing State Request for Assistance Following Deadly Tornadoes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared their strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a federal disaster declaration after deadly weather struck the state on March 14-15.
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and U.S. Representatives Bennie...
HYDE-SMITH LEAD REPUBLICAN ON BILL TO IMPROVE RURAL WATER SYSTEM RESILIENCE, DISASTER RESPONSE
HYDE-SMITH LEAD REPUBLICAN ON BILL TO IMPROVE RURAL WATER SYSTEM RESILIENCE, DISASTER RESPONSE
Bipartisan Measure Would Create Emergency Preparedness & Response Program for Water and Wastewater Utilities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) is the lead Republican on legislation introduced today to improve the ability of rural water and wastewater systems to prepare for and respond to natural disasters or other extreme weather events.
Hyde-Smith and U.S. Senator Catherine...
State leaders reflect on Hurricane Katrina recovery; Governor Tate Reeves speaks out on state, national topics
WLOX-TV Biloxi
State leaders reflect on Hurricane Katrina recovery; Governor Tate Reeves speaks out on state, national topics
By WLOX Staff
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - At Friday’s...
States know better than FEMA after disaster, Tulsi Gabbard tells South MS crowd
Sun Herald, Biloxi
States know better than FEMA after disaster, Tulsi Gabbard tells South MS crowd
By Anita Lee
Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard represented President Donald Trump at the 20th anniversary commemoration of Hurricane Katrina in Gulfport, stressing the need to cut out the...
Opinion: 20 years after Katrina, Mississippi still stands strong
The Hill
Opinion: 20 years after Katrina, Mississippi still stands strong
By Reps. Mike Ezell (R-Miss.), Michael Guest (R-Miss.), Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), opinion contributors
Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf...