2023
Page last updated: 05/30/2023
Severe Storms and Tornadoes struck the state of Arkansas on March 31, 2023. On April 2, 2023, President Biden declared a major disaster.
People in the following areas are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:
For the complete whitehouse.gov press release, please click here.
Applications for FEMA Assistance can be submitted by:
Phone: Contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585.
Online: Fill out the application at DisasterAssistance.gov
In-Person: You can also fill out the application at a FEMA Disaster Resource Center (DRC).
Mobile Registration Intake Center: MRICs move around regularly. They will be in an area for a short period of time to help survivors who need registration help. Visit FEMA’s Disaster Declaration page to find more information about the Mobile Registration Intake Center locations and hours.
Disaster Recovery Center: To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, use the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s DRC locator or text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA) to locate a Disaster Recovery Center in your area.
Please check your local news and local officials for the latest safety and shelter resources.
Access information on Safety and Shelter assistance through the resources below.
A free legal help hotline is now available for Arkansas Severe Storms and Tornadoes
survivors.
The hotline is available to connect survivors to free legal services in qualifying counties who cannot afford an attorney. Survivors can call (501) 376-3423. Survivors can call the hotline anytime and leave a message if calling after hours.
For more information, please see the complete press release (English | Spanish).
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Arkansas Disaster Declaration