President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration for Arkansas, enabling access to vital assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA).
These resources are designed to help individuals, businesses, and communities recover and rebuild after the disaster.
FEMA will have a NWA field office soon—stay tuned for the location and more details.
FEMA | Personal Assistance
FEMA provides a range of support services for those affected (those insured included) by the disaster:
Individual Assistance: Financial help for temporary housing, home repairs, and other disaster-related expenses not covered by insurance.
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance: Individuals and businesses (those insured included) impacted by the disaster can apply for assistance in the following ways:
Phone: 1-800-621-3362
FEMA App: Download the FEMA App to apply and track your status.
SBA Disaster Loans | Personal & Business Assistance
The SBA offers low-interest disaster loans to help businesses, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters recover from disasters.
These loans offer favorable terms, even for those with low credit scores.
Can be used to repair or replace real estate, personal property, machinery, equipment, and inventory.
How to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans