Biden declares major disaster in Arkansas, approves federal aid after tornadoes

Key Facts

• President Biden on Sunday declared a major disaster in Arkansas and approved federal aid for the state following a series of deadly tornadoes that rocked the Midwest and South.
• Biden’s declaration came two days after severe storms devastated Arkansas cities including Wynne, where at least four people died, and the state capital of Little Rock.
• Overall, at least five people died in the state, officials said.
• “The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski,” the White House said in an announcement Sunday.

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