- March 31st, 2023 – Released funding from the Governor’s Disaster Response and Recovery Fund
- March 31st, 2023 – Declared a State of Emergency in Arkansas
- March 31st, 2023 – Spoke with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell
- March 31st, 2023 – Hosted a press conference with Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott and city law enforcement
- April 1st, 2023 – Spoke with DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
- April 1st, 2023 – Spoke with President Joe Biden
- April 1st, 2023 – Visited West Little Rock disaster site with Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, state legislators, and law enforcement
- April 1st, 2023 – Visited North Little Rock disaster site with North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick, state legislators, and law enforcement
- April 1st, 2023 – Visited Sherwood disaster site with Sherwood Mayor Mary Jo Heye-Townsell, state legislators, and law enforcement
- April 1st, 2023 – Visited Jacksonville disaster site with Jacksonville Mayor Jeff Elmore, state legislators, and law enforcement
- April 1st, 2023 – Requested that the President issue a Major Disaster Declaration
- April 2nd, 2023 – Received the President’s Major Disaster Declaration
- April 2nd, 2023 – Visited Wynne disaster site with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Sec. Jacob Oliva, Mayor Jennifer Hobbs, state legislators, and local leaders
- April 3rd, 2023 – Visited the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management Emergency Command Center with Senator Tom Cotton and ADEM leadership
- April 3rd, 2023 – Signed an Executive Order delaying state individual tax filings for individuals in tornado-impacted communities
- April 3rd, 2023 – Signed an Executive Order granting emergency paid leave to Arkansas state employees impacted by the disaster
- April 4th, 2023 – Visited Jacksonville First Baptist Church to meet with volunteers and help distribute meals to tornado victims
- April 4th, 2023 – Requested a 100 percent federal cost share for tornado cleanup expenses
- April 5th, 2023 – Visited Little Rock disaster site with Senator Boozman, FEMA Region 6 Administrator Tony Robinson, and Mayor Frank Scott
- April 6th, 2023 – Issued a Proclamation declaring April 6th, 2023 as a Day of Prayer for tornado victims
- April 6th, 2023 – Hosted a moment of silence for tornado victims at the State Capitol
- April 7th, 2023 – Received the President’s approval of a 100 percent federal cost share for tornado cleanup expenses
- April 10th, 2023 – Signed an Executive Order dedicating $3 million to clean-up, repair, and rebuilding costs for disaster-affected areas
- April 10th, 2023 – Signed an Executive Order expanding tax relief for individuals in tornado-impacted communities
- April 12th, 2023 – Visited Wynne Intermediate School with Secretary Oliva, Mayor Jennifer Hobbs, and local leaders to welcome students back to school
- April 13th, 2023 – Announced that Arkansas is partnering with the Red Cross to offer temporary housing to tornado victims
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