23-05-2025
Arkansas, FEMA, SBA open new locations in Greene and Sharp counties for storm assistance
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas aid programs have come together to add additional application sites in communities impacted by the March 14 & 15 storms.
Homeowners and renters in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance.
President Trump approves Arkansas Emergency Declaration
Officials said Arkansas, FEMA, and the Small Business Administration will operate jointly at these locations, providing in-person assistance. Eight locations currently provide in-person assistance, with two additional locations opening on Tuesday.
All sites will be closed Sunday and Memorial Day.
GREENE COUNTY
Greene County Courthouse, meeting space by Room 108
320 W. Court St., Paragould, AR 72450
8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, May 23 through Saturday, May 24
This location's times have been extended.
Paragould Community Center
3404 Linwood Drive, Paragould, AR 72112
8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 27 through Thursday, May 29
This is a new location.
HOT SPRING COUNTY
Lono-Rolla Community Center
11702 AR-222, Leola, AR 72084
8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, May 23
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY
Cushman Volunteer Fire Department
50 Park Street, Cushman, AR 72526
8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, May 23
IZARD COUNTY
Ozarka College – John Miller Auditorium
218 College Drive, Melbourne, AR 72556
8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday, May 23 through 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 27 through Thursday, May 29
This location's times have been extended.
JACKSON COUNTY
ASU-Newport Center for Fine Arts
7648 Victory Boulevard, Newport, AR 72112
8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, May 23 through Saturday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 27 through Thursday, May 29
This location's times have been extended.
RANDOLPH COUNTY
Black River Technical College
Academic Complex Building, Room AC 100
1410 Highway 304 East
Pocahontas, AR 72455
8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, May 23 through Saturday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 27 through Thursday, May 29
This location's times have been extended.
SHARP COUNTY
Ash Flat City Hall
897 Ash Flat Drive, Ash Flat, AR 72513
8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 27 through Saturday, May 31
This is a new location.
City Hall – Cave City
Conference Room, 201 S. Main Street, Cave City, AR 72521
Entrance and parking at back of building
Dates: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, May 23 through 9 a.m. — 1 p.m., Saturday, May 24 and 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 27 through Thursday, May 29
This location's times have been extended.
STONE COUNTY
Fifty-Six Municipal Building
5431 Mitchell Road, Fifty-Six, AR 72533
8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, May 23
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