LITTLE ROCK, AR - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald J. Trump to support ongoing recovery efforts in communities impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes on March 14, 2025. This disaster caused severe infrastructure damage, overwhelming amounts of debris, and hundreds of damaged dwellings. Please see the full letter linked here.

“The destruction caused by these tornadoes is devastating. The Arkansans who lost their homes, businesses, and loved ones in this storm need help to get back on their feet and rebuild,” said Governor Sanders. “We are thankful for the leadership of President Trump and I’m submitting this Major Disaster Declaration request and hope we can get additional assistance from the federal government.”

With the damage assessment process now complete, Governor Sanders is specifically requesting:

• Individual Assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans for Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp, Stone counties
• Hazard Mitigation statewide