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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas residents who receive a letter saying they are ineligible for federal assistance may still qualify for help. The letter can mean several things – and it does not necessarily mean the case is closed. There are several reasons why applicants may receive ineligibility letters including: • Need for information to prove occupancy or ownership of the damaged property • Proof of identity is not verified • Documentation to prove disaster damage is not available • Incomplete insurance information One of the most common reasons why the...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Saturday, June 29 the Disaster Recovery Center in Yell County will be open from 8 a.m. until noon. These hours are only for Saturday, June 29, the Disaster Recovery Center will resume normal operating hours on Sunday, June 30. The center is located at: Dardanelle Community Center2011 Hwy 22 WestDardanelle, AR 72834Normal Operating Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Disaster survivors can visit any of the centers for assistance. Use the FEMA mobile app or visit www.fema.gov/disaster-recovery-centers...

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas – Arkansas survivors who registered with FEMA after the flooding and severe storms beginning May 21 may have questions about what do next, and how to follow up if they have questions or have changes to their applications. Here are some next steps survivors should take: Understand the Inspection Process After survivors register, a FEMA-contracted inspector may call to set up an appointment to assess the damaged property. Inspectors will never ask for bank account information, and there is no cost for the inspection. When FEMA inspectors arrive...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Yell County is adjusting hours of operation beginning today. The new hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday local time. The center is located at: Dardanelle Community Center2011 Hwy 22 WestDardanelle, AR 72834Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Representatives from the State of Arkansas, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other organizations are at the centers to...