News and Media: Disaster 4865

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Monday, July 14, is the last day to apply for federal disaster assistance if you had damage from the destructive storms and tornadoes that cut across north-central and northeast Arkansas in March.

FEMA disaster assistance can pay for accessibility improvements to your home if you or a member of your household has a disability. Eligible homeowners may request certain items if your home was damaged by the March or April storms. Below are answers to your frequently asked questions.

As eligible homeowners and renters affected by the March and April storms, tornadoes and flooding in Arkansas begin receiving funds from FEMA, be assured that federal disaster assistance funds are tax free. A FEMA decision letter will spell out the proper use of the funds. FEMA urges you to use the funds as stated in your award letter and only for disaster-related expenses.

You applied for FEMA disaster assistance and received a decision letter explaining what money you are approved for. You believe you should have received more money to help with your recovery. You have 60 days to ask FEMA to reconsider any decision or award amount.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Homeowners and renters, including students, who had uninsured damage or losses from the March outbreak of severe storms and tornadoes have until Monday, July 14, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. You may apply for assistance if you live in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp or Stone County and had damage in the March 14-15 storms. Students do not need to be permanent residents to be eligible for FEMA assistance, but the property damage or loss must have occurred in those counties.