Disaster Resources

Emergency contacts, assistance programs, and recovery resources for Arkansas residents.

Immediate Emergency

911: Life-threatening emergencies
Call 211: Non-emergency community resources and referrals
FEMA Helpline: 1-800-621-3362: Disaster assistance registration
Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767: Shelter, food, and emergency supplies
Salvation Army: 1-800-725-2769: Disaster relief services
National Suicide Prevention: 988: Crisis support 24/7

National Resources

DisasterAssistance.gov Apply for FEMA disaster assistance online
FEMA Mobile App Alerts, shelter finder, disaster tips
Ready.gov Federal preparedness information
American Red Cross Shelter finder, safe and well registry
SBA Disaster Loans Low-interest disaster loans for homes and businesses
National Flood Insurance Program Flood insurance information and claims

Arkansas & Local Resources

Arkansas Dept. of Emergency Management State-level emergency coordination
Arkansas 211 Community services, shelter, food assistance
Arkansas Insurance Department Insurance claims help and consumer protection
Arkansas Legal Aid Free legal help for disaster-related issues
Arkansas Foodbank Emergency food assistance
Arkansas Crisis Center Crisis intervention and counseling

Recovery & Rebuilding

FEMA Individual Assistance Housing, personal property, and other needs assistance
Volunteer Arkansas Volunteer for disaster relief efforts
Crisis Cleanup Connects disaster survivors with volunteer cleanup help
National VOAD Voluntary organizations active in disaster

After a disaster: Document all damage with photos before cleanup. Contact your insurance company as soon as possible. Register with FEMA even if you have insurance — you may qualify for additional assistance.