2 weeks Ago By Chris Counts
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – As powerful storms have made their way through Arkansas, FEMA has announced that President Donald Trump has approved help for Arkansas.According to FEMA officials, the federal disaster relief has been made available to the state to supplement response efforts due to the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on April 2 and has continued into the weekend.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders gives emergency declaration following Wednesday’s stormsArkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Saturday requested a major disaster declaration from President Trump just ahead of the stormsFEMA is now authorized to coordinate relief efforts caused by the emergency and to aid Arkansans who have been affected.
In a release from FEMA, officials said they will alleviate impacted areas as necessary.Officials say the emergency protective measures, limited to direct federal assistance under the public assistance program, will be provided at 75% federal funding.Arkansas Gov.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders requests major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump ahead of potential floodingThe assistance is available statewide for all the counties impacted by the storms..
