Incident Period: Apr 19, 2023 - Apr 20, 2023 Declaration Date: Apr 24, 2023 Help for Individuals and Families After a Disaster If you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately. FEMA assistance cannot aid with losses already covered by insurance. I Was Told to Call the Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has established facilities to provide business owners, nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters with answers to their questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each...

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.– The five FEMA and the State of Arkansas joint Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will begin new hours of operation on Sunday, April 23. The centers assist survivors affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 31. Survivors can meet face to face with specialists from FEMA, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and state and local agencies to have their questions about disaster assistance answered. They may also upload any documents needed for their applications at the centers. The new operating hours for the centers in Cross...

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $5.3 million in disaster assistance for Arkansas survivors of the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 31. More than 7,000 Arkansans have applied for FEMA’s Individual Assistance. Disaster assistance can help with rental assistance, temporary housing, home repair and replacement, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. Both homeowners and renters may be eligible for assistance.  Arkansans who have already applied for FEMA disaster assistance must let FEMA know about any insurance...

BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA is partnering with state, local and non-profit agencies to present a workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities. Anyone who may have access and functional needs requiring more time or effort to prepare for a natural disaster, or to evacuate, as well as their caretakers are encouraged to attend. You do not need to sign up in advance. Disability Book Week and Preparedness Events - Lafayette Tuesday, April 25, from 9:30 a.m. - Noon South Regional Library 6101 Johnston St. Lafayette, LA 70503 Thursday, April 27,...

BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA is partnering with state, local and non-profit agencies to present a workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities. Anyone who may have access and functional needs requiring more time or effort to prepare for a natural disaster, or to evacuate, as well as their caretakers are encouraged to attend. You do not need to sign up in advance. Disability Book Week and Preparedness Event - New Orleans Monday, April 24, from Noon - 3 p.m. East New Orleans Public Library 5641 Read Blvd. New Orleans, LA...

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BATON ROUGE, La. – Starting June 1, 2023, FEMA’s normal rent policies will apply to Hurricane Ida survivors living in FEMA’s mobile housing units (MHUs). FEMA had previously authorized a blanket rent reduction for all MHU occupants through May 2023 for survivors of Hurricane Ida. FEMA will begin sending letters to survivors notifying them of their change in the rent amount along with the rent waiver appeal process by the end of April. Survivors can appeal FEMA’s rent determination if the rent is a financial hardship. The appeal will be based...

DENTON, Texas – Los nuevos mapas de inundación se han finalizado y entrarán en vigencia el 19 de octubre de 2023 para el condado Ellis, Texas. Durante los próximos seis meses, un especialista en cumplimiento de FEMA trabajará con la comunidad para actualizar cada ordenanza de llanuras aluviales y adoptar estos nuevos mapas de inundación. Se anima a los residentes a examinar los mapas para determinar si se encuentran en una zona de inundación de riesgo bajo a moderado o alto. El Mapa de Tarifas de Seguro de Inundación actual y...

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA reminds Arkansas residents, who receive federal disaster assistance for the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 31, to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep all receipts. Disaster assistance is intended to help survivors pay for basic expenses caused by the disaster. A letter explaining what the payment is to be used for arrives within a day or two of the check or direct deposit payment. Approved uses for grants include: Repairs to make a home livable; Rental assistance to temporarily pay for...