Huckabee Sanders declares state of emergency as tornadoes rip through Arkansas
by Julia Shapero - 03/31/23 8:53 PM ET
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) declared a state of emergency on Friday, as several tornadoes ripped through the state and left at least two dozen injured.
“Here at the Capitol I just signed an executive order declaring that a State of Emergency exists in the State of Arkansas due to today’s severe weather,” Huckabee Sanders said in a tweet. “We will spare no resource to assist with response and recovery efforts for Arkansans impacted.”
She also activated the Arkansas National Guard to assist state and local police, amid reports of “significant damage.”
“Praying for all those who were and remain in the path of this storm,” she added. “Arkansans must continue to stay weather aware as storms are continuing to move through.”
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. said on Twitter that at least 24 people had been hospitalized in the state’s capital, but no fatalities had been reported as of his 7 p.m. post.
“Property damage is extensive and we are still responding,” he added.
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