Congressman Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) released the following statement regarding last night’s Federal disaster declaration by the President:
“Last night, President Obama issued a Federal disaster declaration for Arkansas. The declaration allows Federal funds to be used for assisting the clean up and rebuilding of communities in the First District and throughout Arkansas. I want to thank the President for his quick response to the Arkansas Delegation’s request and I encourage all First District residents to contact my office if there is anything I can do to help in this difficult time. Citizens across Arkansas and the rest of the South continue to remain in my prayers.”
Information about the registration process is below:
*Individual Assistance can include temporary housing assistance for eligible applicants such as rental assistance and repair assistance.
How To Register:
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- Telephone—1-800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY (800) 462-7585 for individuals with speech or hearing disabilities.
- Internet—Individuals may apply for disaster assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Smartphone— The mobile website m.fema.gov allows the public to register with FEMA and easily access disaster-related information directly on their web-enabled device.
Congressman Rick Crawford is the first Republican elected to represent Arkansas’s First Congressional District since Reconstruction. He serves on the Agriculture and Transportation & Infrastructure Committees. Rick and his wife Stacy, both ASU alumni, reside in Jonesboro with their two children.
