Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders requests major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump [View all]
Mar 22, 2025 / 02:49 PM CDT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump Saturday to support recovery efforts after tornadoes touched down in the state last week.
On Friday, officials with the National Weather Service confirmed that at least 15 tornadoes touched down in the state during the storms.
National Weather Service confirms at least 15 tornadoes in Arkansas during weekend storms
The governor said that this disaster caused severe infrastructure damage, overwhelming amounts of debris, and hundreds of damaged homes.
“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,” the governor said. “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.”
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https://www.kark.com/severe-weather-coverage/gov-sarah-huckabee-sanders-requests-major-disaster-declaration-from-president-donald-trump/
Note: Biden always gave Sanders 100% of the aid unlike previous admins only doing 50-75%.. Be interesting what Krasnov will do for her.