Costs of chainsaws, generators may be reimbursable for those in Arkansas affected by storms, FEMA says

BENTON COUNTY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — FEMA says Arkansans affected by the Memorial Day weekend storms could be eligible for reimbursement on generators and chainsaws they bought or rented, according to a news release.

The release says Arkansans are eligible if:

• You purchased or rented a generator or chainsaw after May 24.
• You meet the general eligibility requirements for FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.
• The home is your primary residence and is in a county designated for FEMA Individual Assistance: which currently includes Benton, Boone and Marion counties.
• You purchased or rented the generator due to a need caused by the disaster.
• Proof-of-purchase or rental receipts for the items are submitted.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Kyler Swaim, KNWA/KFTA, found at ozarksfirst.com)