Severe Storms and Tornadoes

Key facts

Declared

2 Apr 2023

Incident period

31 Mar 2023

Declaration type

Major disaster declaration. The President declared a major disaster under the Stafford Act, which can authorise a broad range of federal recovery programmes. How FEMA declares disasters

Incident types designated

Severe Storm, Tornado

Where

Arkansas — 3 designated areas

FEMA region

Region 6

Programmes declared

• Individual Assistance
• Public Assistance
• Hazard Mitigation

“Declared” means FEMA authorised this programme for the listed areas. It does not mean any individual or household is eligible. Eligibility is decided by FEMA — apply or check at DisasterAssistance.gov.

Apply or check status at DisasterAssistance.gov FEMA's record lists a last filing date of 3 Jul 2023 for Individual Assistance. Confirm with FEMA.

Designated areas

Programmes can differ from area to area. Names are as FEMA lists them.