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Governor Sanders Appeals Denial of Arkansas' 100% Federal Cost Share Request

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Fema Federal Cost Share
Governor Sanders Appeals Denial of Arkansas' 100% Federal Cost Share Request
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appealed FEMA's decision to deny Arkansas a 100% federal cost share adjustment for Public Assistance Categories A and B from the May 24, 2024 storms in Northwest and north central Arkansas. The full letter can be found here . "Arkansas communities are still recovering from last spring's tornadoes, with substantial repairs and debris pickup ongoing," said Governor Sanders. "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 following counties were included in the original request: Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Fulton, Madison, Marion, Nevada, Randolph, and Sharp counties. Governor Sanders requested the 100% federal cost share on July 11. She previously requested, and the President granted, a Major Disaster Declaration following the severe weather that impacted Arkansans on May 24.
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