Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for 46 Counties in Arkansas, Kentucky After March-April Storms

Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) programs have been activated for residents and workers affected by recent severe weather events in Arkansas and Kentucky, allowing those who lost jobs or income due to storms, tornadoes, flooding, and related damages to apply for benefits. In Arkansas, individuals in multiple counties impacted by March storms can apply for DUA by July 7, 2025, if they meet criteria including loss of work due to physical damage or inaccessibility of the workplace. Kentucky expanded eligibility to 37 counties after President Trump approved a major disaster declaration and an amendment, enabling unemployed and self-employed individuals affected by the April storms and flooding to seek assistance through the state's Office of Unemployment Insurance. Additionally, the U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest disaster loans to Oklahoma residents and businesses impacted by March wildfires, providing financial support for physical and economic losses with options for mitigation improvements. These efforts reflect coordinated federal and state responses to support disaster-affected communities in recovering from significant natural calamities.