The local site providing in-person assistance to storm victims is located at the Independence County Library. It is scheduled to close July 9. / File image: Gena Tate, White River Now
A local center providing in-person assistance to Independence County residents affected by the March and April storms and tornadoes will close permanently on Wednesday, July 9, at 6 p.m.
The site, located at the Independence County Library, has been a key resource for homeowners and renters seeking support from the state of Arkansas, FEMA, and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The Batesville assistance site, on the third floor of the Independence County Library at 267 E. Main St., has operated from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
Its final operational period is from July 2 to July 9, with no hours scheduled for Friday, July 4.
Residents still in need of face-to-face assistance can find a comprehensive list of other community sites providing in-person support by visiting fema.gov/disaster/4865 or fema.gov/disaster/4873. On these pages, users should scroll to the bottom and click the link under “In-person Survivor Assistance” to locate additional dates and locations.
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