LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Monday, July 14, is the last day to apply for federal disaster assistance if you had damage from the destructive storms and tornadoes that cut across north-central and northeast Arkansas in March.
Homeowners and renters, including students, may apply for federal assistance if you live in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp or Stone County.
FEMA has many types of assistance available. FEMA may be able to help with basic home repair costs, personal property loss, and temporary housing while you are unable to live in your home or residence hall. Repair or replacement assistance may be available for a primary vehicle, a computer damaged in the disaster, or books and other items required for school. For students, your property damage or loss must have occurred in a designated county.
To apply for FEMA assistance, go to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT and specialists speak many languages. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, you can give FEMA your number for that service. To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
The U.S. Small Business Administration also offers low-interest disaster loans to Arkansas homeowners and renters, businesses of all sizes and nonprofit organizations. To apply to SBA, go to SBA.gov/disaster or call the Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955.
Survivors may also apply for FEMA and SBA disaster assistance, submit documents and speak to someone about their applications at several sites. To find locations and hours, visit fema.gov/disaster/4865, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the link under “In-person Survivor Assistance.”
For the latest information about Arkansas’ recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4865. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6