DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Craighead County, Arkansas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the...

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.– FEMA and the State of Arkansas will open a joint Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Wynne, Arkansas, on Wednesday, April 12 to help survivors affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on 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 DRC in Wynne will open Wednesday, April 12 at 7...

Santa Fe, NM - Mora County and the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office will co-host a town hall meeting on April 19 at Mora High School. Claims Office leadership will present updates about the Claims Process and introduce new leadership staff. The meeting will also include a question-and-answer session following the presentation. The meeting will be staffed by English and Spanish speakers and American Sign Language interpreters. Event information: Mora High School Lecture Hall 10 Ranger Road Mora, NM 87701 Wednesday, April 19 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. MT If you are...

LITTLE ROCK, AR – Two joint State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open Tuesday, April 11 in Central Arkansas to help survivors affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on 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 following locations will open starting Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Additional locations will be opening soon....

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WASHINGTON – FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Arkansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes on March 31. On April 8, the President authorized an increase to 100% federal cost-share for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, for a continuous 30-day period of the state’s choosing, within the first 120 days of the incident period.Original linkOriginal author: luther.wills-dudich

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan application holds many benefits for Arkansans who apply for federal assistance due to the recent severe storms and tornadoes. An applicant who is referred to the SBA, during the initial FEMA application process, is expected to complete an SBA loan application. Submitting a loan application keeps the full range of disaster assistance available as an option. SBA low-interest disaster loans are meant for more than just businesses. Disaster loans are also available to homeowners and renters. SBA Referral Letters Some...

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DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in the City of New Braunfels and unincorporated areas of Guadalupe County, Texas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment periods for the maps. For this Physical Map Revision, the FIRMs for Guadalupe County, Texas serve multiple purposes, including...

Santa Fe, NM – The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office encourages you to verify the identity of anyone who says they are from the Claims Office, especially if you are uncertain about their identity. Write down their name and call the Claims Office Helpline at 505-995-7133. If a person approaches you and says they are a Claims Office employee, always ask to see their badge. All Claims Office representatives carry a government-issued identification badge with a photograph. A Claims Office or FEMA embroidered shirt or jacket is not proof of identity....

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Individuals and households who have immediate or critical needs because they are displaced from their primary dwelling by the recent tornadoes on March 31 in Arkansas may be eligible for a special FEMA financial assistance program. Lifesaving and life-sustaining items are covered by the Critical Needs Assistance (CNA) program. This includes, but is not limited to, water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items, and fuel for transportation. CNA is a one-time $700 payment per eligible household. The...

LITTLE ROCK, AR – FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams (DSA) will be assisting survivors in Arkansas counties affected by the recent storms and tornadoes. These teams help survivors register for federal assistance, identify potential needs and help residents make connections with local, state, federal and voluntary agencies. DSA teams are available at several locations in Arkansas including: Pulaski County Family Assistance Center (City Center) 315 N Shackleford, Little Rock, AR 72211 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pulaski County 1300 Pike Avenue, North Little Rock, AR 72114 8 a.m. to 6 p.m....

LITTLE ROCK, AR – If you live in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties and were affected by the March 31 storms and tornadoes, FEMA may be able to help with temporary housing expenses, basic home repairs or other essential disaster-related needs that are not covered by insurance.  Residents in the designated counties can apply online at disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. During the...

DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the...

DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Victoria County, Texas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day...

WASHINGTON --- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell addressed the emergency management community on Monday at the opening of the 2023 National Hurricane Conference in New Orleans. Administrator Criswell’s remarks addressed the evolution of emergency management to work smarter and forge new partnerships in response to unprecedented disasters.   “We’re the bridge to deliver help to the people who need it most,” Criswell said, “Because I know that we all have the power to make this world a safer and stronger place. We just need to use the tools in front of us to build the...

WASHINGTON ­-- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from Jan. 30 - Feb. 2, 2023. Federal funding on a cost-sharing basis is available to the state, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for storm recovery efforts in Bradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lincoln, Nevada, Ouachita, Searcy and Stone counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures...

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Incident Period: Feb 21, 2023 and continuing. Declaration Date: Apr 3, 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 person complete...