News and Media: Disaster 4788

Fulton, Greene, Madison, and Randolph counties have been added to the major disaster declaration for Arkansans who sustained damage from the May 24-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.

FEMA and the State of Arkansas will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Harrison on Thursday, June 13, to provide one-on-one help to Arkansans affected by the May 24-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.

FEMA assistance is limited to basic needs. It will not restore all property lost due to the Arkansas severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Insurance coverage is the best way to recover after a disaster. However, FEMA assistance for personal property may be available if you are uninsured or underinsured.

As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. FEMA has taken steps to make it easier for disaster survivors in Baxter, Benton, Boone and Marion counties to verify ownership and occupancy after experiencing loss from the May 24-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.

FEMA expands assistance to more Arkansans after the May 24-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. FEMA will send Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews to disaster-affected neighborhoods in Baxter County, often going door-to-door to help residents.