A line of storms Sunday evening brought lightning strikes and damaging winds into the state and interrupted service to over 62,000 customers in several Entergy Arkansas communities — locations that were battered just last week, as well as other more…
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Preparing for Another Round of Storms in Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAfter an EF-3 tornado touched down in central Arkansas on Friday, March 31, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging those local to the Little Rock metropolitan area to prepare for severe weather threats on Tuesday, April 4. According…
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Tornado Aftermath: Arkansas Shelter, Storage Information
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA number of shelters were set up around Central Arkansas for those displaced by the weekend’s severe weather. This morning, Pulaski County posted an updated list of shelter locations: In Little Rock, the American Red Cross is operating a shelter…
As we close out another tough year, I’d like to praise the 3 million people who call Arkansas home. Arkansans always are the first to arrive, they give all they have, and they don’t leave until the job is done.…
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced at a press conference today (Aug. 26) that he signed an emergency declaration in regards to the expected severe weather from Hurricane Laura. He anticipates flash flooding and high winds, which can bring trees and power…
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Building School Safe Rooms to Withstand Severe Weather
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffWhy are schools spending money on buildings they hope never to use? Throughout the Midwest and Southeast, this is exactly what’s happening as schools prepare to protect students during severe weather events. Many school districts are investing in safe rooms…