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Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Dardanelle (Yell County) is scheduled to close on Saturday, July 20 at 1 p.m. The Disaster Recovery Center is located at:YELL COUNTYDardanelle Community Center2011 HWY 22 WestDardanelle, AR 72834Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last day of operation: Saturday, July 20, 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives from the State of Arkansas, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other organizations are at the center to explain available assistance programs and help connect survivors with resources that best match their recovery...

Oklahoma City, OK – Two state/federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Creek and Payne counties will be closing Saturday, July 20. But seven mobile DRCs are opening in new locations in the coming week, starting today, July 18, to help survivors of the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred from May 7 to June 9, 2019 in Oklahoma.  The following DRCs will cease operations at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 20: Creek CountyCreek County Commissioners Ballroom317 E. Lee Ave.Sapulpa, OK 74066 Payne County Stillwater Community Center 315 W. Eighth St.Stillwater, OK...

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 Texas.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...

WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding beginning June 24-25, 2019.The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.Federal funding is also available on a...