AUSTIN, Texas – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $4.6 million to the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, an eligible nonprofit organization, for repair and replacement at several facilities following Hurricane Harvey.  The archdiocese covers 10 counties and a geographic area of 8,800 square miles. Many of the organization’s churches, schools, offices and playground covers were repaired after the storm. Appliances, playground equipment and office and school furniture were replaced with the grant money. For some projects, FEMA funded 100 percent of the projects’ costs because the work was completed...

 Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansans affected by the severe storms and flooding between May 21 and June 14 are advised to get proper permits when rebuilding their damaged property. Every part of a building — from roofs, walls and siding to plumbing, electrical, septic systems, and heating/air conditioning systems — may require a permit before rebuilding. A permit may also be needed for demolition.  Permits protect owners, residents, communities and buildings by making sure repairs and/or construction meet current building codes, standards, floodplain ordinances and construction techniques. Permits also provide a permanent...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will be open daily Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and closed on Sundays. The DRC in Little Rock (Pulaski County) is scheduled to close on Saturday, July 13 at 3 p.m., and the DRC in Mulberry (Crawford County) will close on Monday, July 15 at 3 p.m. The Disaster Recovery Centers changes in hours are listed below:CRAWFORD COUNTYMulberry Community Center29 Kirksey Pkwy (Just off of Hwy 215 N)Mulberry, AR 72947Friday, 7 a.m. to...

Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Little Rock (Pulaski County) is scheduled to close on Saturday, July 13 at 3 p.m., and the DRC in Mulberry (Crawford County) will close on Monday, July 15 at 3 p.m. The Disaster Recovery Centers are located at: PULASKI COUNTY Josephine Pankey Community Center13700 Cantrell RdLittle Rock, AR 72223 Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Closing: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  CRAWFORD COUNTY Mulberry Community Center29 Kirksey Pkwy (Just off of Hwy 215 N)Mulberry, AR 72947 Thursday and Friday,...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Some Arkansans may have received federal assistance grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Disaster recovery officials urge recipients of those grants to use the money wisely and only for disaster-related expenses. When a grant is awarded, FEMA sends a disaster assistance determination letter listing approved uses including: • Home repairs (e.g., structure, water, septic and sewage systems) • Rental assistance for a different place to live temporarily • Repair or replacement of a flooded essential vehicle • Medical care for an injury caused by the...