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Joint Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Central Arkansas

News Release: LITTLE ROCK, AR - Two joint State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open Tuesday, April 11 in Central Arkansas to help survivors affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 31.


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Clean and Sanitize Assistance for Tornado-Damaged Homes

News Release: PEARL, Miss. - If your home was damaged by the March 24-25 tornadoes but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters.


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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Panola and Montgomery Counties

News Release: PEARL, Miss. - The state of Mississippi and FEMA will open Disaster Recovery Centers in Montgomery and Panola counties Monday, April 10, at 11 a.m. to help survivors of the March storms and tornadoes. Other Disaster Recovery Centers are located in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties.


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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on March 3-4.


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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Federal Cost Share for Arkansas

News Release: WASHINGTON - FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Arkansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes on March 31.


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Free Legal Help for Mississippi Tornado Survivors

News Release: PEARL, Miss. - Disaster Legal Services (DLS) offers free legal assistance to low-income Mississippi tornado survivors. If you're not able to afford an attorney for your disaster-related needs, DLS may be able to help.


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Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Making Stops in Monroe County

News Release: PEARL, Miss. - Two mobile Disaster Recovery Centers operated by FEMA and the state of Mississippi will be making stops in Monroe County throughout the month of April.


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How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Tennessee Tornadoes

News Release: ATLANTA - Tennessee homeowners and renters in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne counties who were affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes March 31 - April 1, 2023, may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.




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ICYMI: FEMA Administrator Criswell Speaks at the 2023 National Hurricane Conference

ICYMI: FEMA Administrator Criswell Speaks at the 2023 National Hurricane Conference