Little Rock, Arkansas – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has formally appealed FEMA’s decision to deny Arkansas a 100% federal cost share adjustment for Public Assistance Categories A and B, following severe storms on May 24, 2024, that affected Northwest and north central Arkansas.
“Arkansas communities are still recovering from last spring’s tornadoes, with substantial repairs and debris pickup ongoing,” Governor Sanders stated. “To relieve the burden on these counties, cities, and towns, I am appealing FEMA’s decision to deny Arkansas a 100% federal cost share.”
The appeal aims to reduce the financial strain on the affected areas, as they continue to recover from the significant damages caused by the storms. The counties included in the original request for assistance are Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Fulton, Madison, Marion, Nevada, Randolph, and Sharp.
Governor Sanders initially requested the full federal cost share on July 11, 2024, following the severe weather that led to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration.
The Governor remains committed to supporting affected communities as they work toward recovery and is hopeful for FEMA’s reconsideration.
