DHS, Energy Department Address Winter Storms’ Aftermath in Mississippi, Florida

The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Energy are both busy helping Americans affected by harsh winter storms.

The latest updates from DHS and the Energy Department (DOE) specifically deal with the conditions in Mississippi and Florida. Federal and state officials coordinated the storm response in Mississippi, and DOE is working to keep the lights on with emergency power for Floridians.

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DHS Secretary Noem praised the team in Mississippi who worked so hard to help citizens during Winter Storm Fern in a February 2 press release. “Thank you to our first responders, emergency managers, and support personnel for protecting American lives during extreme winter conditions,” Noem said.

She continued, “These men and women led these efforts from the bottom up – and that’s