Ten Arkansas counties have been named state disaster areas as a result of damage caused by heavy rains and flooding that began on April 27.

The counties named by Governor Mike Beebe include Clark, Dallas, Garland, Jefferson, Lonoke, Miller, Monroe, Phillips, Poinsett, and Saline counties.

As a result of the declaration, rental assistance is available through the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) for eligible homeowners and renters whose primary residence was destroyed or made uninhabitable. 

Persons may apply for assistance by calling ADEM toll-free at 888-683-ADEM (2336).  Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., May 18-June 1 (excluding Memorial Day, Monday, May 25).

In addition, assistance for eligible uninsured losses (i.e. repair or replacement of primary residence and transportation, replacement of essential personal property items) is available through the Individual and Family Grant Program.  Contact the local Arkansas Department of Human Services for more information regarding this program.  Below is a list of the declared counties and contact information.

Clark County
Residents whose primary residence was damaged as a result of storms that began on April 27 may apply for temporary housing assistance by calling ADEM.  Those seeking help with the Individual and Family Grant Program may contact the Clark County Department of Human Services at 602 South  10th Street, Arkadelphia (1-870-246-9886).

Dallas County
Residents whose primary residence was damaged as a result of storms that began on April 27 may apply for temporary housing assistance by calling ADEM.  Those seeking help with the Individual and Family Grant Program may contact the Dallas County Department of Human Services at 1202 West 3rd Street, Fordyce. (1-870-352-5115).

Garland County
Residents whose primary residence was damaged as a result of storms that began on April 27 may apply for temporary housing assistance by calling ADEM.  Those seeking help with the Individual and Family Grant Program may contact the Garland County Department of Human Services at 115 Stover Street, Hot Springs (1-501-321-2583).

Jefferson County
Residents whose primary residence was damaged as a result of storms that began on April 27 may apply for temporary housing assistance by calling ADEM.  Those seeking help with the Individual and Family Grant Program may contact the Jefferson County Department of Human Services at 1222 West 6th, Pine Bluff (1-870-534-4200).

Lonoke County
Residents whose primary residence was damaged as a result of storms that began on April 27 may apply for temporary housing assistance by calling ADEM.  Those seeking help with the Individual and Family Grant Program may contact the Lonoke County Department of Human Services at 100 Park Street, Lonoke (1-501-676-5643).

Miller County
Residents whose primary residence was damaged as a result of storms that began on April 27 may apply for temporary housing assistance by calling ADEM.  Those seeking help with the Individual and Family Grant Program may contact the Miller County Department of Human Services at 3809 Airport Plaza, Texarkana (1-870-773-0563).

Monroe County
Residents whose primary residence was damaged as a result of storms that began on April 27 may apply for temporary housing assistance by calling ADEM.  Those seeking help with the Individual and Family Grant Program may contact the Monroe County Department of Human Services at 301 ½ North New Orleans, Brinkley (1-870-734-1445).

Phillips County
Residents whose primary residence was damaged as a result of storms that began on April 27 may apply for temporary housing assistance by calling ADEM.  Those seeking help with the Individual and Family Grant Program may contact the Phillips County Department of Human Services at 104 D’Anna Place, Helena (1-870-338-8391).

Poinsett County
Residents whose primary residence was damaged as a result of storms that began on April 27 may apply for temporary housing assistance by calling ADEM.  Those seeking help with the Individual and Family Grant Program may contact the Poinsett County Department of Human Services at 406 North Illinois, Harrisburg (1-870-578-5491).

Saline County
Residents whose primary residence was damaged as a result of storms that began on April 27 may apply for temporary housing assistance by calling ADEM.  Those seeking help with the Individual and Family Grant Program may contact the Saline County Department of Human Services at 1603 Edison Avenue, Benton (1-501-315-1660.

These storms are not included in a federal disaster declaration.  Please do not call the FEMA hotline for damages related these storms as it is not eligible for FEMA assistance.