Arkansas Flood Survivors Urged to Register for FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A June 15 major disaster declaration for Arkansas has opened the door for flood-stricken residents of 13 counties—Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clay, Faulkner, Fulton, Jackson, Lawrence, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Washington and Yell—to apply for federal disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the U.S. Small Business Administration.Residents should be aware that FEMA disaster assistance is for specific purposes centered on getting a disaster survivor into a functioning home that is safe for occupancy and secure. FEMA grants don’t cover all damage, especially to insured property, but...

June 26, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for June 26, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for June 26, 2017 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity:• Atlantic – No tropical cyclones expected during the next 48 hours• Eastern Pacific – Hurricane Dora• Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected during the next 48 hours• Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests during the next 48 hours Significant Weather: • Elevated/Critical Fire Weather – CA, OR, ID, NV, UT, AZ, and MT• Isolated dry thunderstorms – CA, OR, WA, ID, NV, and UT• Red Flag Warnings: CA, OR, NV, UT, AZ, and MT...

June 25, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for June 25, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for June 25, 2017 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity:• Atlantic – No tropical cyclones expected during the next 48 hours• Eastern Pacific – Tropical Storm Dora• Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected during the next 48 hours• Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests during the next 48 hours Significant Weather: • Severe thunderstorms possible – NM• Flash flooding possible –  NM and parts of TX; Southeastern U.S. • Rain and thunderstorms – Plains; Southwest to Southeastern U.S. and Mid-Atlantic; Northern Plains to North...

Saturday, June 24, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, June 24, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Saturday, June 24, 2017 Significant Activity – June 23-24 Significant Events: Post-Tropical Cyclone Cindy - FINAL Tropical Activity: Atlantic – No tropical cyclones expected during the next 48 hours Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: High (90%) Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected during the next 48 hours Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests during the next 48 hours Significant Weather: Flash flooding possible –  Southern Plains to Mid-Atlantic Isolated dry thunderstorms - CA Space...

Friday, June 23, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, June 23, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for Friday, June 23, 2017 Significant Activity – June 22-23 Significant Events: Tropical Depression Cindy Tropical Activity: Atlantic – No tropical cyclones expected during the next 48 hours Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: Medium (50%) Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected during the next 48 hours Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests during the next 48 hours Significant Weather: Severe thunderstorms possible – Tennessee and Ohio valleys to Southern/Central Appalachians Flash flooding possible – Lower...

June 22, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for June 22, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for June 22, 2017 Significant Events: Tropical Cyclone Cindy Tropical Activity:• Atlantic – Tropical Cyclone Cindy• Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1: Low (20%)• Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected during the next 48 hours• Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests during the next 48 hours Significant Weather: • Severe Thunderstorms possible – Gulf Coast; Central/Southern Rockies; Upper Mississippi Valley to Great Lakes• Flash Flooding possible –  Gulf Coast to Ohio Valley and Appalachians; Upper Mississippi Valley to Great Lakes• Fire Weather: Isolated dry...

June 21, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for June 21, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for June 21, 2017 Significant Events: Tropical Cyclone Cindy Tropical Activity:• Atlantic – Tropical Cyclone Cindy• Eastern Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected during the next 48 hours• Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected during the next 48 hours• Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests during the next 48 hours Significant Weather: • Severe Thunderstorms possible – TX, OK, CO, NE, KS, IA, SD, ND, and MN• Flash Flooding possible – LA, MS, AL, FL, GA • Rain and Thunderstorms – Southwest to...

June 20, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for June 20, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for June 20, 2017 Significant Events: None Tropical Activity:• Atlantic – Tropical Storm Bret; Potential Tropical Cyclone Three: High (80%)• Eastern Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected during the next 48 hours• Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected during the next 48 hours• Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests during the next 48 hours Significant Weather: • Severe Thunderstorms possible – CO, KS, and OK• Flash Flooding possible – LA, MS, AL, FL, GA, SC, and NC• Rain and Thunderstorms – Southwest to...

Federal Aid Programs for the State of Arkansas

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Donald J. Trump’s disaster declaration issued for the State of Arkansas.Assistance for Affected Individuals and Families Can Include as Required:Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are unlivable.  Initial assistance may be provided for up to three months for homeowners and at least one month for renters.  Assistance may be extended if requested after the initial period based on a review of individual applicant requirements.  (Source: FEMA funded...

President Donald J. Trump Approves Arkansas Disaster Declaration

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning on April 26, 2017 through May 19, 2017.The president's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clay, Faulkner, Fulton, Jackson, Lawrence, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Washington, and Yell counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured or...

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