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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to Arkansas residents, businesses of all sizes and nonprofit organizations that are recovering from back-to-back severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that swept across the state March 14-15 and April 2-22. 

Residents and businesses in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties may now apply if they had damage in the March storms. Similarly, residents and businesses affected by the April storms, tornadoes and flooding in Clark, Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Desha, Fulton, Hot Spring, Jackson, Miller, Ouachita, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Sharp, St. Francis and White counties may also apply.

FEMA partners with other agencies to help meet the needs of disaster survivors. Disaster loans are the largest source of federal recovery funds for storm survivors. They help private property owners pay for disaster losses not covered by insurance, local or state programs. SBA loans also cover deductibles and increased cost of compliance after a disaster. Survivors should not wait for an insurance settlement before submitting an SBA loan application.

Interest rates on disaster loans can be as low as 2.75% for homeowners and renters, 3.62% for private nonprofit organizations and 4% for businesses, with terms up to 30 years for physical damage to real estate, inventory, supplies, machinery and equipment. Loan amounts and terms are set by

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The state of Arkansas, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration have added four new sites that offer face-to-face help for residents affected by the March 14-15 and April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Hours are also extended at some sites.

Homeowners and renters in the impacted counties may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance for losses not covered by insurance. Specialists are available to help you apply for FEMA assistance, review your existing application and submit documents needed to move your application forward.

The new locations and extended hours include:

CRITTENDEN COUNTY

Roberta Jackson Neighborhood Center

1300 Polk Avenue, West Memphis, AR 72301

Regular Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 30 and June 2 to June 4; closed Saturday and Sunday

West Memphis City Hall

205 South Redding, West Memphis, AR 72301

Regular Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 31 only 

Earle City Hall                                                                                       

1005 2nd Street, Earle, AR 72331 

Regular Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 2 to June 4

CRAIGHEAD COUNTY

Lake City – City Hall

406 Court Street; Lake City, AR 72437 

Regular Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 2 to June 4

DESHA COUNTY

McGhee Municipal Complex

901 Holly Street, McGhee, AR 71654

Regular Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 30 to May 31 and June 2 to June 4

SHARP COUNTY

Hardy Fire Station

203 Church Street, Hardy, AR 72542

Days: May 30 to May 31 and June 2 to June 7 

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6

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FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Garrard County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new Disaster Recovery Center in Garrard County is located at:

Forks of Dix River Baptist Church, 5764 Lexington Road, Lancaster, KY 40444 

Working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Saturday and 1 – 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Sunday.

Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where you can get information and advice on available assistance from state, federal and community organizations. You can get help to apply for FEMA assistance, learn the status of your FEMA application, understand the letters you get from FEMA and get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration representatives and resources from the Commonwealth are also available at the Disaster Recovery Centers to assist you.

FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the April storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is June 25.

You can visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get in-person assistance. No appointment is needed. To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. 

You don’t have to visit a center

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AUSTIN – If you live in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties and were affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance.

How To Apply for FEMA AssistanceVisit a Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, go online to: DRC Locator, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Ex: DRC 78552).Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.Download the FEMA App for mobile devices.Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube.Home Inspections

Within 10 days after applying, a FEMA inspector may contact you to schedule an appointment. To be prepared for the visit, please have the following available:

Photo identification.Proof that you owned or occupied the house at the time of the disaster.Receipts for home repairs or replacement of damaged items.Pictures of any damage that may now be repaired.

For an accessible video on FEMA home inspections, go to FEMA Accessible: Home Inspections.

Your Determination Letter

Within 10 days after the inspector’s visit, you will receive a letter in the mail

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