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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Marion Berry (D-AR, 1st) announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a disaster declaration for Lonoke and Arkansas counties following the extreme storms that swept through the area on May 10, 2006. The storms caused significant crop damage from excessive rainfall, high winds, tornadoes, and lightening. Farmers in these counties are encouraged to apply for assistance with their local county farm service agency office.
Any individual affected by the storm may apply for low-interest FSA emergency loans to cover property damage and crop loss. You may apply for assistance at the following FSA offices:
Arkansas County Farm Service Agency Office
1015 W. Second Street
Dewitt, Arkansas 72042
870-946-3331
Lonoke County Farm Service Agency Office
1300 N Center
Post Office Box 318
Lonoke, Arkansas 72086
501-676-5116
You may also apply for assistance at the Arkansas State FSA webpage at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/ar/ar.htm. Feel free to call the office of Congressman Marion Berry for any assistance at 1-800-866-2701. |
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