06/11/2025
A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center and SBA Disaster Loan Origination Center will open in Hot Spring County to offer in-person support to residents who experienced a loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding.
The new Disaster Recovery Center in Hot Spring County will be located at:
Old USDA Building behind Courthouse, Between McClure Real Estate & American Legion, 220 Olive St. Malvern, AR 72104
Beginning Monday, June 16th, Working hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, and closed on Sunday.
Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where you can get information and advice on available assistance from state, federal and community organizations. You can get help to apply for FEMA assistance, learn the status of your FEMA application, understand the letters you get from FEMA and get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration representatives and resources from the state are also available at the Disaster Recovery Centers to assist you.
FEMA is encouraging Arkansans affected by the April storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. You can visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get in-person assistance. No appointment is needed
You don’t have to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance. There are other ways to apply: online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call 800-621-3362.
When you apply, you will need to provide:
A current phone number where you can be contacted.
Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
Your Social Security Number.
A general list of damage and losses.
Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.
For More Information you may also visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4873
A CodeRED Message will also go out today at 10:00 am.