Photo of satellite view of hurricane

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:  AGRICULTURE, FLOOD RELIEF FUNDING SHOULD HELP MISSISSIPPI

HYDE-SMITH:  AGRICULTURE, FLOOD RELIEF FUNDING SHOULD HELP MISSISSIPPI

U.S. Senate Approves Disaster Supplemental Funding Package

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today said Mississippi will benefit from a supplemental disaster appropriations measure approved by the Senate.

Hyde-Smith voted for the disaster relief measure, which will provide crucial aid for states like Mississippi that have been hurt by disasters in...

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IN MAIDEN SPEECH, HYDE-SMITH SAYS AMERICANS DESERVE A RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT

IN MAIDEN SPEECH, HYDE-SMITH SAYS AMERICANS DESERVE A RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT

Miss. Senator Cites Ongoing Mississippi Flooding, Unmet Promises to Make Point

Hyde-Smith Maiden Speech
VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith says, “It’s time for the federal government to step up and make good on its promises.”

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith says, “I cannot speak for others, but Mississippians would like to see more action, and less acting, from their leaders in Washington.”

VIDEO:  Senator Hyde-Smith’s complete maiden speech to the...

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County officials confident of federal disaster declaration

Monroe Journal

County officials confident of federal disaster declaration

By Ray Van Dusen

ABERDEEN – After reading off a long list of expenses related to mid-April’s severe weather outbreak, county road manager Sonny Clay told the board of supervisors April 26 he is confident there will be...

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Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visits Tenn-Tom Waterway

WCBI-TV Columbus

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith visits Tenn-Tom Waterway

By Sydney Franklin

ABERDEEN, Miss. (WCBI) – It could be December before shipping on the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway returns to normal.

The update came Tuesday during a briefing at the Aberdeen Lock and Dam.

U.S. Senator Cindy...

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