Arkansas governor appeals FEMA denial of disaster declaration from March tornadoes

[LiberalArkie]

APRIL 18, 2025



Arkansas formally appealed on Friday the federal government’s denial of funds to aid recovery from March 14-15 storms and tornadoes.

In a letter to President Donald Trump and FEMA Regional Administrator George Robinson, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders asked the administration to reconsider its rejection of her requests for disaster declarations for individual assistance and public assistance.

“Arkansas communities are still recovering from this spring’s tornadoes, as the sheer magnitude of this event resulted in overwhelming amounts of debris, widespread destruction to homes and businesses, the tragic loss of three lives, and injuries to many others,” Sanders said. “To relieve the burden on these counties, cities, and towns, I am appealing FEMA’s decision to deny Arkansas’ Major Disaster Declaration request.”

Sanders originally sought the major disaster declaration on April 2; FEMA issued its denial on April 11.

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https://arkansasadvocate.com/briefs/arkansas-governor-appeals-fema-denial-of-disaster-declaration-from-march-tornadoes/

[tanyev]

1. I guess God "spared" President Trump because He didn't want your state to get FEMA assistance, Sarah.

You got what you campaigned and voted for.

[WhiteTara]

4. She demanded state's rights until

it's her turn to get refused and now she wants big daddy Government to bail her out. I'm sure she's earmarked a certain amount of money as her own if it comes through.

I live in Arkansas and it's bloody red and they all voted for this. I of course did not, but the rain don't fall on one man's house and I'm getting wet along with the rest.

[Lovie777]

2. This is the cruelty of shithole's administration..................

[Leghorn21]

3. Screwing little screws into Arkansas

D’OH!

Whatup, Sarah, you dumb shit??!