Trump declares weather emergencies in multiple states, including Louisiana and Arkansas
The president took to Truth Social to announce the emergency declarations.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNOE) - President Donald Trump approved emergency declarations for multiple states getting hit by Fern.
Trump approved the declarations for Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia.
The president made the announcement on Truth Social as numerous states are experiencing brutal weather conditions such as freezing rain, sleet and snow.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she is thankful for Trump and Secretary Kristi Noem’s help.
“We have already deployed state resources around Arkansas and with this additional federal support, we’ll have greater capacity to assist Arkansans in need,” Sanders said.
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