News and Media: Disaster 4788

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance crews are available in Decatur to assist Arkansans with their recovery from the May 24-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.

After a disaster, recovering from and dealing with loss can be overwhelming. To ensure Arkansans can apply for assistance, FEMA sends Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews into disaster-affected neighborhoods, often going door-to-door to help residents.

Survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.

FEMA and the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management are providing disaster assistance to people with disabilities and access and functional needs. Assistance is also available for those who communicate in languages other than English.

Arkansans may be eligible for reimbursement for generators or chainsaws they bought or rented. Residents are asked to exercise caution as you clean up from the May 24 to 27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.