Survivors of the severe storms and tornadoes that ripped through eight counties in northern Arkansas May 24-27 have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The application deadline is August 28.
News, Media & Events: Arkansas
Events
2024-06-20T08:00:00
2024-09-30T23:59:00
Important Date
Jun 20, 2024
Sep 30, 2024
Jun 20, 2024
- Sep 30, 2024
Important Date
FEMA manages the National Flood Insurance Program which includes more than 22,600 Participating Communities. This year, FEMA’s Floodplain Management Division is conducting a survey of the nation’s Floodplain Administrators who manage local floodplains for these jurisdictions. Survey findings will inform a five-year National Floodplain Administrators Training Strategy that will be coordinated by the Floodplain Management Division.
2024-09-05T17:00:00
2024-09-26T18:00:00
Virtual
Sep 5, 2024
Sep 26, 2024
Sep 5, 2024 EST
- Sep 26, 2024 6:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
Each week in September, the FEMA Technological Hazards Division (THD) Policy Section will host a lunch and learn session focused on a topic related to the Radiological Preparedness (REP) Program.
2024-09-17T09:00:00
2024-09-26T23:59:00
Important Date
Sep 17, 2024
Sep 26, 2024
Sep 17, 2024
- Sep 26, 2024
Important Date
The application period is now open for free Heritage Emergency and Response Training (HEART). This competitive application is open to participants from cultural heritage and first responder/emergency management organizations or agencies in the United States, U.S. territories, or Indian Country.
Preparedness Tips
A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
Press Release |
If you have damage to a vehicle as a result of the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred May 24-27, you may qualify for assistance from FEMA. Here’s how to find out if you qualify for vehicle repair or replacement assistance
Fact Sheets |
Survivors of the severe storms that struck eight Arkansas counties May 24-27 may be eligible for extended temporary rental assistance, including a security deposit.
Continued Temporary Rental Assistance through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program is available to storm survivors in Baxter, Benton, Boone, Fulton, Greene, Madison, Marion and Randolph counties.
Fact Sheets |
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Communities Eligible for Suspension Effective on September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024: Arkansas, Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, and Ohio
April 30, 2024 - Available Flood Hazard Information Table for the State of Arkansas
April 30, 2024 - Available Flood Hazard Information Table for the State of Arkansas - MS Excel
Arkansas; FEMA-4788-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4788-DR; Arkansas as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding during the period of May 24-27, 2024.
Jan. 31, 2024 - Available Flood Hazard Information Table for the State of Arkansas - MS Excel
Jan. 31, 2024 - Available Flood Hazard Information Table for the State of Arkansas
Effective January 25, 2024 - Suspension of Community Eligibility
January 25, 2024: Arkansas
Arkansas; FEMA-4748-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4748-DR; Arkansas as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes during the period of June 25-26, 2023.
Arkansas; FEMA-4700-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4700-DR; Arkansas as a result of a severe winter storm during the period of January 30 to February 2, 2023.
Arkansas; FEMA-4698-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4698-DR; Arkansas as a result of severe storms and tornadoes on March 31, 2023.