Arkansas - Major storms produced about 30 tornadoes throughout the state. It damaged homes, flooded roads and provoked the evacuation of residents in the affected areas. Most of the damage was from downed trees, power outage and closed roads. Four fatalities were reported. Major storms produced about 30 tornadoes throughout the state. It damaged homes, flooded roads and provoked the evacuation of residents in the affected areas. Most of the damage was from downed trees, power outage and closed roads. Four fatalities were reported.
The ARC of Greater Arkansas deployed a Disaster Action Team (DAT), opened two shelters, provided MC and bulk distribution to victims in the affected area. Health Services and Disaster Mental Health has contacted the families of the deceased. The North Central Arkansas Chapter sent Health Services and Disaster Mental Health has contacted the family of the deceased. The South Arkansas Chapter deployed DAT, distributed clean up kits, and provided individual assistance to disaster victims. The Southeast Arkansas Chapter deployed DAT and contacted disaster victims to determine if assistance is required.
