News and Media: Disaster 4788

In a little more than one month, more than 5,250 Arkansans have applied for assistance from FEMA following the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from May 24-27, 2024, and have been approved for more than $5 million to assist in their recovery.

At the request of the State of Arkansas, homeowners and renters who suffered damage to their property from the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from May 24-27 have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance.

If you had funeral or burial expenses because of the severe storms that struck Baxter, Benton, Boone, Fulton, Greene, Madison, Marion and Randolph counties May 24-27, funeral assistance may be available from FEMA.

Renters in Baxter, Benton, Boone, Fulton, Greene, Madison, Marion and Randolph counties with losses from the severe storms of May 24-27 can apply for federal disaster assistance.

FEMA Individual Assistance helps disaster survivors begin recovery by providing grants for basic, critical needs. FEMA assistance is not a substitute for insurance, nor can it duplicate other sources of assistance.