Counties Eligible for State Individual Assistance Program North Little Rock – Columbia, Lafayette and Nevada counties are eligible for the state’s Individual Assistance Program as a part of Governor Mike Beebe’s declaration of state disaster areas, announced Tuesday.
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 thru Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., October 22 – November 4, 2009. 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. Please 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.
Columbia County Residents whose primary residence was damaged as a result of storms that began on October 8 may apply for temporary housing assistance by calling ADEM. Those seeking help with the Individual and Family Grant Program may contact the Columbia County Department of Human Services at 601 East University, Magnolia (870-234-4190).
Lafayette County Residents whose primary residence was damaged as a result of storms that began on October 8 may apply for temporary housing assistance by calling ADEM. Those seeking help with the Individual and Family Grant Program may contact the Lafayette County Department of Human Services at 2612 Spruce Street, Lewisville (870-921-4283).
Nevada County Residents whose primary residence was damaged as a result of storms that began on October 8 may apply for temporary housing assistance by calling ADEM. Those seeking help with the Individual and Family Grant Program may contact the Nevada County Department of Human Services at355 West 1st Street, Prescott (870-887-6626).
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. The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) is the state’s homeland security and preparedness agency. The agency works to identify and lessen the effects of emergencies, disasters and threats to Arkansas by developing effective prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery actions for all disasters and emergencies. For additional information, contact ADEM at (501) 683-6700 or visit the website at www.adem.arkansas.gov
