- May 26th, 2024 – Governor Sanders signed an executive order to declare an emergency and authorize funds for severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
- May 26th, 2024 – Governor Sanders spoke with FEMA Administrator Deanna Criswell about coordinating ongoing support for storm affected areas.
- May 26th, 2024 – Hosted a press conference with local officials and city law enforcement.
- May 27th , 2024 – Spoke with President Joe Biden
- May 27th, 2024 – Visited disaster sites with state legislators, and law enforcement.
- May 29th, 2024 – Governor Sanders signed an Executive Order to authorize paid leave for state employees affected by severe weather.
- May 29th, 2024 – Governor Sanders requested that the President issue a Major Disaster Declaration
- May 30th, 2024 – More than 180 Guardsmen began assisting in Benton County.
- May 30th, 2024 – Governor Sanders signed an executive order to provide relief pursuant to the emergency declared in Executive Order 24-07
- May 30th, 2024 – Governor Sanders’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration is approved by President Biden
- May 31st, 2024 – Governor Sanders received a briefing from Arkansas Department of Emergency Management
- May 31st, 2024 – Governor Sanders held a press conference regarding storm damage
- June 2nd, 2024 – Governor Sanders visited storm damaged areas
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