November 17, 2023

North Little Rock, AR— Homeowners and renters in Arkansas, Faulkner, Lonoke, Mississippi, Poinsett, Pope, and Pulaski counties affected by the severe storms and straight-line winds on June 25, 2023, may be eligible for disaster assistance through the State of Arkansas Individual Assistance program.

Individuals whose primary residence was destroyed or made uninhabitable will be able to apply for assistance beginning Monday, November 20 through Friday, December 1, 2023. In order for homeowners and renters to be eligible for state disaster assistance funds, applicants must also apply for assistance through the Small Business Administration.

Assistance may include home repairs, cleaning, household debris removal, and personal property repair. Businesses, second homes, vacation homes, vehicles, sheds and outbuildings are NOT eligible for the Arkansas Individual Assistance program.

Affected residents can apply by dialing 2-1-1 or 866-489-6983, TEXTING their ZIP code to 898-211, or visiting arkansas211.org. Applicants will need to provide the address of the damaged home, insurance information, and detailed damage information. Residents will also be asked to provide a phone number and email address.

CONTACT: [email protected] or (501) 683-6700

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The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) is the state’s homeland security and preparedness agency. The agency works to identify and lessen the effects of emergencies, disasters and threats to Arkansas by developing effective prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery actions for all disasters and emergencies. For additional information, contact ADEM at (501) 683-6700 or visit the website at www.adem.arkansas.gov.