Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Report
Housing continues to be a challenge for households displaced following the March 31 tornadoes in Central Arkansas and Wynne. (John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate) 
Six month after the tornadoes, Central Arkansas and Wynne still have families searching for permanent housing.
9,251 households applied for assistance following the March 31 tornados, according to FEMA’s most recent VOISE report (Voluntary Organization Information System for Engagement.) The biggest problem they faced? Where to live.
Of those that applied, 3,328 applicants owned their homes, 5,889 applicants rented and 34 applicants didn’t identify their status.
3,520 applications were approved for assistance totaling $8.6 million to be awarded.
Below is a snapshot of where applicants were living on June 26, 2023, at the time of this FEMA report:
