News, Media & Events: Arkansas

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Arkansas Survivors Affected by the March 14-15 Severe Storms and Tornadoes Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in nine counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 14-15. Financial assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs.
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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Arkansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from March 14–15, 2025.
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President Trump Approves Emergency Declarations for Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee to Supplement State-led Response Activities

FEMA is actively coordinating with states across the mid-west and central U.S. affected by recent severe storms and flooding to support their locally-led response efforts. Residents and visitors should continue to listen to instructions from local officials, monitor local weather alerts and evacuate immediately if told to do so.
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