LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – If your home was damaged during the recent severe storms and tornadoes but you can still live in it safely, you may qualify for up to $300 from FEMA and the State to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters whose homes were damaged between May 24-27.
You may qualify if:
- You live in a county designated for Individual Assistance: currently Baxter, Benton, Boone and Marion counties.
- If you own your home and a FEMA inspection determines it was damaged by the disaster, but is habitable;
- If you are a renter and the inspector notes that you can live on the property, but cleanup is needed or has already been done.
- The damage is not covered by your insurance.
- FEMA determines your disaster-damaged home is safe to occupy.
- You save your receipts from any supplies, materials or paid help.
To apply for FEMA assistance, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Calls are accepted from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time. Help is available in most languages; if you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS) or captioned telephone service, give FEMA your number for that service when you call.
For in-person help, visit the Disaster Recovery Center, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at:
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Becky Paneitz “Student Center,” SC 108
1211 SE Eagle Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
**Parking is available at 1202 Water Tower Road in the adjacent multi-level parking garage.
For the latest information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4788. Follow the FEMA Region 6 X account at X.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.