Sat April 08, 2023

By Jeff Smithpeters

Archive

President Biden approves 100 percent federal share in 30-day period for tornado aftermath costs

President Joe Biden 100 Percent Federal Cost Share Storm Debris Cleanup Emergency Protective Measures
President Biden approves 100 percent federal share in 30-day period for tornado aftermath costs

Joe Biden's official portrait

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that her request for a 100 percent federal cost share, for a 30 day period, for state and local resources spent on storm debris cleanup and emergency protective measures in Pulaski, Lonoke, and Cross counties was approved by President Biden.

“As Arkansas’ tornado recovery continues, it’s clear that communities across our state will be substantially burdened by the cost of cleanup and repair. Last week, I asked President Biden to approve a 100 percent federal cost share for our storm recovery expenses. Today, I’m pleased to announce that the President has approved our request,” said Governor Sanders. 

“Coordination between federal, state, and local leaders has been seamless so far, and with today’s announcement, I’m confident we can continue our close partnership for as long as the recovery process takes.”
###
 
CONTACT: 
Alexa Henning: [email protected]
Olivia Wales: [email protected]
SHARE
Close