A number of counties in North Central Arkansas are in the major disaster declarationn approved Thursday by President Trump at the request of Governor Hutchinson. The request is a result of damages due to severe storms, tornadoes and flooding during the period of April 26 to May 19th. The declaration will allow residents and governmental bodies in the affected areas who meet certain criteria to apply for assistance.
Individual Assistance (IA) for individuals and households will be available in 13 counties, including locally Boone and Fulton counties. Additional designations may be added to the declaration if requested by the state and warranted by results of further damage assessments. ADEM encourages citizens affected in these counties to apply for assistance by calling 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA) or at www.disasterassistance.gov.In addition, Public Assistance (PA) for emergency work and repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities will be available in 28 counties, including locally Baxter, Boone, Izard, Marion, and Newton counties.
Governor Hutchinson says the federal declaration is welcome news for the Arkansas families and businesses who have been waiting patiently for relief from these disasters. These emergency funds will provide much-needed relief that will help those coping with the aftermath of these storms to recover, rebuild and get back on their feet.
Through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, funds will be available for actions taken to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards for all areas of the state.
Arkansas Department of Emergency Management and Federal Emergency Management Agency officials will soon announce plans to open offices throughout the affected areas to accept assistance applications.
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