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Mississippi Senators Demand Swift Disaster Response After Storm

2/13/2026

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On February 13, 2026, Mississippi senators urged better disaster response after the winter storm.
Sen. Rita Potts Parks (Mississippi) criticized slow agency response, noting hospitals and nursing homes suffered.
Senate Bill 2632 would create a disaster recovery loan program for counties with $400 million in damages.
Sen. Scott DeLano (Mississippi) plans to request $50 million in appropriations.
House Bill 1645 seeks to establish state-level disaster support programs.

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On February 13, 2026, Mississippi senators urged better disaster response after the winter storm.
Sen. Rita Potts Parks (Mississippi) criticized slow agency response, noting hospitals and nursing homes suffered.
Senate Bill 2632 would create a disaster recovery loan program for counties with $400 million in damages.
Sen. Scott DeLano (Mississippi) plans to request $50 million in appropriations.
House Bill 1645 seeks to establish state-level disaster support programs.