#ARStrong
On March 31st, 2023, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes struck Arkansas. Governor Sanders issued a proclamation declaring a State of Emergency for our state. https://governor.arkansas.gov/news_post/proclamation-to-declare-a-state-of-emergency-in-arkansas-2/ 

On April 2nd, 2023, President Biden declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/04/02/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-arkansas-disaster-declaration-2/ 
DISASTER ASSISTANCE RESOURCES

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
To get the help from FEMA, Step 1 is to apply. Here are some videos that may help:

How to apply for disaster assistance with FEMA-

Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621- 3362 or 1-800-462-7585 TTY, or by using the FEMA App. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. 
Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM)
Camp Joseph T. Robinson
North Little Rock, AR 72199
(501) 683-6700
Follow ADEM on Twitter: ‎@AR_Emergencies
The Red Cross
The American Red Cross has SHELTERS for anyone who may need one: 

 Little Rock-
Calvary Baptist Church
5700 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock, AR 72207

 Wynne-
The Tech Center
1790 N Falls Blvd
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-4025
 Wynne Assembly of God Church
1900 North Killough Rd
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-7442
 Wynne Baptist Church
1200 E Bridges Ave
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-3271
 Wynne Junior High
849 Eldridge Ave
Wynne, AR 72396
(870) 238-5040
If your home received structural damage from the storms recently, please contact Red Cross at 1-800-Red-Cross or 1-800-733-2767. https://www.redcross.org/local/arkansas.html 
Family Assistance Center at The City Center
A Family Assistance Center is now open in Little Rock from 10 am to 7 pm. It is being operated by the City of Little Rock. The address is:
Immanuel Baptist City Center
315 N Shackleford Rd
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 396-3355
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daily, during storm response period
The Family Assistance Center will provide support to residents impacted by the 03/31/23 tornado. The Center’s hours will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Affected residents will be able to access recovery resources such as water, food, and supplies. They may also request volunteer chainsaw crews through the center who will assist residents with tree removal and tarp placement. FEMA representatives will be onsite for residents who need federal assistance. Case workers as well as trauma-informed mental health services will be provided through the center. The Little Rock School District will also have a representative at the Center for families in transition, and the City of Little Rock will offer Municipal ID services to residents who may need them.

Free lunches and dinners will be offered each day, from Monday 04/03/23 - Friday 04/07/23

The Family Assistance Center is a partnership with Engage Arkansas, Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief, the Salvation Army, Wolfe Street Foundation, Center for Youth and Families, Immanuel Baptist Church, Goodwill Industries, and the United Way.
The United Way
United Way will connect residents to resources through its 24-hour 211 line. Individuals may call 211 to report disaster-related issues or request volunteer services. 211 call-takers will work with city volunteer efforts and other partners to provide assistance through their service. If you are needing assistance with food replacement or other assistance related to prolonged power outages, please contact United Way at 211 (dial 211) or go online at https://arkansas211.org/ 

To find a specific United Way organization in Arkansas see the list and links here: https://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states/arkansas
We are here to help in any way we can. If the resources above did not help you, please feel free to call us at 501-682-2897 or email ddcstaff@dfa.arkansas.gov and we will do our best to assist. You can find emergency preparedness information at our website here https://gcdd.arkansas.gov/emergency-preparedness