News and Media: Disaster 4788

FEMA and the State of Arkansas will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Huntsville on Saturday, June 22 through Monday, June 24 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to provide one-on-one help to Arkansans affected by the May 24-27 severe storms. Additional dates and times may be added.

State and local governments, community, and volunteer organizations in Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Fulton, Madison, Marion, Nevada, Randolph, and Sharp counties affected by the May 24-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding may be eligible for Public Assistance Grants through FEMA.

Like all natural disasters, tornadoes can end up causing massive destruction to homes, property and infrastructure. Typically, tornadoes cause the greatest damage to structures of light construction, including some manufactured homes and other residential dwellings.

FEMA and the State of Arkansas Disaster Recovery Centers in Bentonville, Summit, Harrison and Mountain Home will be closed Wednesday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday.

FEMA and the State of Arkansas will be opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Mountain Home on Tuesday, June 18 to provide one-on-one help to Arkansans affected by the May 24-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.