President Obama signs Arkansas disaster declaration
February 5th, 2010 - 1:51 am ICT by BNO News ( Leave a comment )WASHINGTON D.C. (BNO NEWS) – President Barack Obama signed a disaster declaration for Arkansas on Thursday, the White House said.
President Obama declared that there is a major disaster in Arkansas and ordered Federal aid to support State and local efforts in the recovery of the affected area.
Arkansas has been struck with severe storms and flooding in the period of December 29, 2009 to January 2, 2010.
Many counties will benefit from Federal funding that has been assigned to local governments and private non-profit organizations for the repair or replacement of facilities affected in such communities.
Kevin L. Hannes has been assigned as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area. The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that more designations could be made if they are requested by the State.
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