Emergency Resources
For more information on local resources in Arkansas for the March 31, 2023 tornado damages, scroll down for information from Logan Perkes, FEMA representative:
ARKANSAS EMERGENCY DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FOR DEAF/HH/DEAFBLIND
Click on the links below to find out
how to get the help you need:
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Contact person is LOGAN PERKES. She has been sent to Little Rock and will be able to help any Deaf / HoH / DeafBlind.
Text is (202)-215-8397.
Email is logan.perkes@fema.dhs.gov
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From Ms. Logan Perkes:
I want to ensure that the disability, Deaf, and other access and functional needs communities have access to the resources they need to get the help from FEMA.
Step one is always applying.
Here is the ASL video to learn how to apply for disaster assistance: FEMA Accessible: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube
Here is the English video: 3 Ways to Apply for Assistance During Presidential Major Disaster Declaration - YouTube
Here is the Spanish video: 3 maneras para solicitar ayuda de FEMA - YouTube
The American Red Cross has opened more shelters for anyone who may need one:
Calvary Baptist Church
5700 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock, AR 72207
The Tech Center
1790 N Falls Blvd
Wynne, AR 72396
Wayne Assembly of God Church
1900 North Killough Rd
Wynne, AR 72396
Wayne Baptist Church
1200 E Bridges Ave
Wayne, AR 72396
Wayne Junior High
849 Eldridge Ave
Wayne, AR 72396
A Family Assistance Center is now open in Little Rock from 10 am to 7 pm. It is being operated by the City of Little Rock. The address is:
Imanuel Baptist City Center
315 N Shackleford Rd
Little Rock, AR 72211
If you or anyone you assist with a disability or access and functional need is unable to access any of these services, please contact me immediately for assistance. You can call or text at 202-215-8397 or contact me by email.
Thank you,
Logan Perkes, M.S., CRC
Management Analyst | Portfolio Disability Integration Specialist - Arkansas
FEMA Region 6 | Recovery Office
(202) 215-8397 (Mobile)
logan.perkes@fema.dhs.gov | Pronouns: she/her
Federal Emergency Management Agency
fema.gov