News Release |
For Immediate Release:
May 5, 2008 |
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Kimberly Friedman (501) 682-3125 |
Five additional counties authorized for
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas, Desha, Hempstead, Poinsett and Van Buren counties on May 1, 2008, were added to the list of Arkansas counties authorized for Disaster Unemployment Assistance as a result of the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred between March 18, 2008, and April 28, 2008.
At the request of Gov. Mike Beebe, President George Bush previously declared Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clay, Cleburne, Conway, Craighead, Crawford, Cross, Franklin, Fulton, Garland, Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lee, Logan, Lonoke, Madison, Marion, Miller, Monroe, Newton, Phillips, Pope, Prairie, Pulaski, Randolph, St. Francis, Saline, Scott, Searcy, Sebastian, Sharp, Stone, Washington, White, Woodruff and Yell counties as federal disaster areas authorized for DUA. Individuals who have temporarily lost jobs in these 49 counties because of the disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits (such as self-employed individuals) may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, which provides unemployment benefits under Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA 1751-DR. The first possible week of compensation for DUA purposes was the week ending March 29, 2008, and the last possible week of compensation is the week ending September 27, 2008.
DUA claims may be filed at the following DWS offices:
Filing period from May 6, 2008, through June 4, 2008:
|
| Arkansas County |
Pine Bluff Local Office, 1001 S. Tennessee St. |
(870) 534-1920 |
| Desha County |
Monticello Local Office, 477 S. Main St. |
(870) 367-2476 |
| Hempstead County |
Hope Local Office, 700 S. Elm St. |
(870) 777-3421 |
| Poinsett County |
Jonesboro Local Office, 2311 E. Nettleton Ave. |
(870) 935-5594 |
| Van Buren County |
Conway Local Office, 1500 N. Museum Road #111 |
(501) 730-9894 |
Filing period from April 25, 2008, through May 27, 2008: |
| Cleburne County |
Searcy Local Office, 501 W. Arch Ave. |
(870) 268-8601 |
| Crawford County |
Fort Smith Local Office, 616 Garrison Ave., Room 101 |
(479) 783-0231 |
| Jefferson County |
Pine Bluff Local Office, 1001 S. Tennessee St. |
(870) 534-1920 |
| Lee County |
Helena Local Office, 301 Rightor St. |
(870) 338-7415 |
| Miller County |
Texarkana Local Office, 1702 Hampton Road |
(870) 216-4011 |
| Phillips County |
Helena Local Office, 301 Rightor St. |
(870) 338-7415 |
| St. Francis County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Searcy County |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Hwy 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
| Sebastian County |
Fort Smith Local Office, 616 Garrison Ave., Room 101 |
(479) 783-0231 |
| White County |
Searcy Local Office, 501 W. Arch Ave. |
(870) 268-8601 |
| Yell County |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
Filing period from April 23, 2008, through May 22, 2008: |
| Conway County |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Garland County |
Hot Springs Local Office, 2254 Albert Pike, Suite A |
(501) 525-3450 |
| Hot Spring County |
Malvern Local Office, 1735 E. Sullenberger St. |
(501) 332-5461 |
| Newton County |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Hwy 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
| Washington County |
Fayetteville Local Office, 2143 W. 6th St. |
(479) 521-5730 |
Filing period from April 16, 2008, through May 15, 2008: |
| Boone County |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Hwy 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
| Carroll County |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Hwy 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
| Clay County |
Paragould Local Office, 400 E. Kingshighway |
(870) 236-8512 |
| Craighead County |
Jonesboro Local Office, 2311 E. Nettleton Ave. |
(870) 935-5594 |
| Cross County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Franklin County |
Fort Smith Local Office, 616 Garrison Ave., Room 101 |
(479) 783-0231 |
| Fulton County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Greene County |
Paragould Local Office, 400 E. Kingshighway |
(870) 236-8512 |
| Izard County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Lonoke County |
Jacksonville Local Office, #2 Crestview Plaza |
(501) 982-3835 |
| Pulaski County |
Little Rock Local Office, 1501 Main St.
Jacksonville Local Office, #2 Crestview Plaza |
(501) 682-8030
(501) 982-3835 |
| Saline County |
Benton Local Office, 309 S. East St. |
(501) 776-2974 |
Filing period from April 11, 2008, through May 12, 2008: |
| Monroe County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Pope County |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Prairie County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Scott County |
Mena Local Office, Northside Shopping Center,
601 C Highway 71 N |
(479) 394-3060 |
| Sharp County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
Temporary DUA claims-taking sites may be available in other towns and cities. Individuals should contact the DWS office in their county to see if there is a temporary site that may be more convenient.
Claims for the additional five counties must be filed between May 6, 2008, and June 4, 2008, at DWS offices from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Claims filed for the 11 counties announced April 24, 2008, must be filed by May 27, 2008; claims filed for the five counties announced April 22, 2008, must be filed by May 22, 2008; claims filed for the 12 counties announced April 15, 2008, must be filed by May 15, 2008; and claims for the five counties announced April 10, 2008, must be filed by May 12, 2008. Claims for the 11 counties announced March 31, 2008, must have been filed by April 30, 2008. DWS offices will also provide re-employment assistance where appropriate, and office hours will be extended as needed. Claims filed after each respective deadline will be considered untimely and benefits denied, unless the individual provides good cause for filing after that date.
To be eligible for benefits, individuals must have worked or have been scheduled to work in the disaster area, but because of the disaster, they no longer have a job, a place to work in the area or could not get to their place of work because of disaster damage. They also may qualify if they have been prevented from working because of an injury or illness resulting from the disaster or if they have become the head of household and need employment because the head of the household died as a result of the disaster. This benefit also may be available to self-employed individuals who have lost all or part of their livelihood as a result of the disaster.
Each claim is considered individually; therefore, individuals who believe they may be eligible should bring their Social Security card, the name and address of their last place of employment and documents verifying income such as income tax statements, pay stubs, W-2 forms or 2007 federal income tax forms (Schedule SE and Schedule C or Schedule F) for self-employed individuals. All DUA applicants must provide documentation within 21 days from the day the claim is filed indicating an employment record at the time of the disaster or verification of the weeks the applicant was scheduled to work.
DWS officials understand that because of property losses some claimants may not have the necessary 2007 income information. Although some delays may result without this information, DWS staff will make every effort to work with DUA claimants to confirm their income information and expedite the claims-taking procedure. |
News Release |
For Immediate Release:
May 2, 2008 |
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Kimberly Friedman (501) 682-3125 |
Filing period for Disaster Unemployment Assistance to close May 12 and 15 for 17 counties authorized for benefits
LITTLE ROCK – Disaster Unemployment Assistance claims must be filed by May 12, 2008, for individuals affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on March 18, 2008, in Monroe, Pope, Prairie, Scott, and Sharp counties. Individuals in Boone, Carroll, Clay, Craighead, Cross, Franklin, Fulton, Green, Izard, Lonoke, Pulaski and Saline counties have until May 15, 2008, to file their DUA claims.
At the request of Gov. Mike Beebe, President George Bush previously declared Boone, Carroll, Clay, Craighead, Cross, Franklin, Fulton, Green, Izard, Lonoke, Monroe, Pope, Prairie, Pulaski, Saline, Scott and Sharp counties as federal disaster areas authorized for DUA. Individuals who have temporarily lost jobs in these 17 counties because of the disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits (such as self-employed individuals) may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, which provides unemployment benefits under Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA 1751-DR. The first possible week of compensation for DUA purposes was the week ending March 29, 2008, and the last possible week of compensation is the week ending September 27, 2008.
DUA claims may be filed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the following DWS offices: Filing period from April 11, 2008, through May 12, 2008:
|
| Monroe County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Pope County |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Prairie County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Scott County |
Mena Local Office, Northside Shopping Center,
601 C Highway 71 N |
(479) 394-3060 |
| Sharp County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
Filing period from April 16, 2008, through May 15, 2008: |
| Boone County |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Hwy 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
| Carroll County |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Hwy 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
| Clay County |
Paragould Local Office, 400 E. Kingshighway |
(870) 236-8512 |
| Craighead County |
Jonesboro Local Office, 2311 E. Nettleton Ave. |
(870) 935-5594 |
| Cross County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Franklin County |
Fort Smith Local Office, 616 Garrison Ave., Room 101 |
(479) 783-0231 |
| Fulton County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Greene County |
Paragould Local Office, 400 E. Kingshighway |
(870) 236-8512 |
| Izard County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Lonoke County |
Jacksonville Local Office, #2 Crestview Plaza |
(501) 982-3835 |
| Pulaski County |
Little Rock Local Office, 1501 Main St.
Jacksonville Local Office, #2 Crestview Plaza |
(501) 682-8030
(501) 982-3835 |
| Saline County |
Benton Local Office, 309 S. East St. |
(501) 776-2974 |
Temporary DUA claims-taking sites may be available in other towns and cities. Individuals should contact the DWS office in their county to see if there is a temporary site that may be more convenient.
To be eligible for benefits, individuals must have worked or have been scheduled to work in the disaster areas, but because of the disaster, they no longer have a job, a place to work in the area or could not get to their place of work because of disaster damage. They also may qualify if they have been prevented from working because of an injury or illness resulting from the disaster or if they have become head of the household because the head of the household has died as a result of the disaster. This benefit may also be available to self-employed individuals who have lost all or part of their livelihood as a result of the disaster.
Each claim is considered individually; therefore, individuals who believe they may be eligible should bring their Social Security card, the name and address of their last place of employment and documents verifying income such as income tax statements, pay stubs, W-2 forms or 2007 federal income tax forms (Schedule SE and Schedule C or Schedule F) for self-employed individuals. All DUA applicants must provide documentation within 21 days from the day the claim is filed indicating an employment record at the time of the disaster or verification of the weeks the applicant was scheduled to work.
DWS officials understand that because of property losses some claimants may not have the necessary 2007 income information. Although some delays may result without this information, DWS staff will make every effort to work with DUA claimants to confirm their income information and expedite the claims-taking procedure. |
News Release |
For Immediate Release:
April 24, 2008 |
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Kimberly Friedman (501) 682-3125 |
Eleven additional counties authorized for
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
LITTLE ROCK – Cleburne, Crawford, Jefferson, Lee, Miller, Phillips, St. Francis, Searcy, Sebastian, White and Yell counties on April 23, 2008, were added to the list of Arkansas counties authorized for Disaster Unemployment Assistance as a result of the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on March 18, 2008.
At the request of Gov. Mike Beebe, President George Bush previously declared Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clay, Conway, Craighead, Cross, Franklin, Fulton, Garland, Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Logan, Lonoke, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Newton, Pope, Prairie, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Scott, Sharp, Stone, Washington and Woodruff counties as federal disaster areas authorized for DUA. Individuals who have temporarily lost jobs in these 44 counties because of the disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits (such as self-employed individuals) may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, which provides unemployment benefits under Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA 1751-DR. The first possible week of compensation for DUA purposes was the week ending March 29, 2008, and the last possible week of compensation is the week ending September 27, 2008.
DUA claims may be filed
at the following DWS offices:
Filing period from April 25, 2008, through May 27, 2008:
|
| Cleburne County |
Searcy Local Office, 501 W. Arch Ave. |
(870) 268-8601 |
| Crawford County |
Fort Smith Local Office, 616 Garrison Ave., Room 101 |
(479) 783-0231 |
| Jefferson County |
Pine Bluff Local Office, 1001 S. Tennessee St. |
(870) 534-1920 |
| Lee County |
Helena Local Office, 301 Rightor St. |
(870) 338-7415 |
| Miller County |
Texarkana Local Office, 1702 Hampton Road |
(870) 216-4011 |
| Phillips County |
Helena Local Office, 301 Rightor St. |
(870) 338-7415 |
| St. Francis County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Searcy County |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Hwy 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
| Sebastian County |
Fort Smith Local Office, 616 Garrison Ave., Room 101 |
(479) 783-0231 |
| White County |
Searcy Local Office, 501 W. Arch Ave. |
(870) 268-8601 |
| Yell County |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
Filing period from April 23, 2008, through May 22, 2008: |
| Conway County |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Garland County |
Hot Springs Local Office, 2254 Albert Pike, Suite A |
(501) 525-3450 |
| Hot Spring County |
Malvern Local Office, 1735 E. Sullenberger St. |
(501) 332-5461 |
| Newton County |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Hwy 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
| Washington County |
Fayetteville Local Office, 2143 W. 6th St. |
(479) 521-5730 |
Filing period from April 16, 2008, through May 15, 2008: |
| Boone County |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Hwy 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
| Carroll County |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Hwy 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
| Clay County |
Paragould Local Office, 400 E. Kingshighway |
(870) 236-8512 |
| Craighead County |
Jonesboro Local Office, 2311 E. Nettleton Ave. |
(870) 935-5594 |
| Cross County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Franklin County |
Fort Smith Local Office, 616 Garrison Ave., Room 101 |
(479) 783-0231 |
| Fulton County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Greene County |
Paragould Local Office, 400 E. Kingshighway |
(870) 236-8512 |
| Izard County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Lonoke County |
Jacksonville Local Office, #2 Crestview Plaza |
(501) 982-3835 |
| Pulaski County |
Little Rock Local Office, 1501 Main St.
Jacksonville Local Office, #2 Crestview Plaza |
(501) 682-8030
(501) 982-3835 |
| Saline County |
Benton Local Office, 309 S. East St. |
(501) 776-2974 |
Filing period from April 11, 2008, through May 12, 2008: |
| Monroe County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Pope County |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Prairie County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Scott County |
Mena Local Office, Northside Shopping Center,
601 C Highway 71 N |
(479) 394-3060 |
| Sharp County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
Filing period from April 1, 2008, through April 30, 2008: |
| Baxter County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| Benton County |
Rogers Local Office, 1626 S. Eighth St. |
(479) 636-4755 |
| Independence County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Jackson County |
Newport Local Office, 401 Walnut St. |
(870) 523-3641 |
| Lawrence County |
Walnut Ridge Local Office, 116 W. Elm St. |
(870) 886-3556 |
| Logan County |
Fort Smith Local Office, 616 Garrison Ave., Room 101 |
(479) 783-0231 |
| Madison County |
Fayetteville Local Office, 2143 W. Sixth St. |
(479) 521-5730 |
| Marion County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| Randolph County |
Walnut Ridge Local Office, 116 W. Elm St. |
(870) 886-3556 |
| Stone County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Woodruff County |
Newport Local Office, 401 Walnut St. |
(870) 523-3641 |
Temporary DUA claims-taking sites may be available in other towns and cities. Individuals should contact the DWS office in their county to see if there is a temporary site that may be more convenient.
Claims for the additional 11 counties must be filed between April 25, 2008, and May 27, 2008, at DWS offices from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Claims filed for the five counties announced April 22, 2008, must be filed by May 22, 2008, claims filed for the 12 counties announced April 15, 2008, must be filed by May 15, 2008, claims for the five counties announced April 10, 2008, must be filed by May 12, 2008, and claims for the 11 counties announced March 31, 2008, must be filed by April 30, 2008. DWS offices will also provide re-employment assistance where appropriate, and office hours will be extended as needed. Claims filed after each respective deadline will be considered untimely and benefits denied, unless the individual provides good cause for filing after that date.
To be eligible for benefits, individuals must have worked or have been scheduled to work in the disaster area, but because of the disaster, they no longer have a job, a place to work in the area or could not get to their place of work because of disaster damage. They also may qualify if they have been prevented from working because of an injury or illness resulting from the disaster or if they have become the head of household and need employment because the head of the household died as a result of the disaster. This benefit also may be available to self-employed individuals who have lost all or part of their livelihood as a result of the disaster.
Each claim is considered individually; therefore, individuals who believe they may be eligible should bring their Social Security card, the name and address of their last place of employment and documents verifying income such as income tax statements, pay stubs, W-2 forms or 2007 federal income tax forms (Schedule SE and Schedule C or Schedule F) for self-employed individuals. All DUA applicants must provide documentation within 21 days from the day the claim is filed indicating an employment record at the time of the disaster or verification of the weeks the applicant was scheduled to work.
DWS officials understand that because of property losses some claimants may not have the necessary 2007 income information. Although some delays may result without this information, DWS staff will make every effort to work with DUA claimants to confirm their income information and expedite the claims-taking procedure. |
News Release |
For Immediate Release:
April 22, 2008 |
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Kimberly Friedman (501) 682-3125 |
Five additional counties authorized for
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
LITTLE ROCK – Conway, Garland, Hot Spring, Newton and Washington counties on April 21, 2008, were added to the list of Arkansas counties authorized for Disaster Unemployment Assistance as a result of the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on March 18, 2008.
At the request of Gov. Mike Beebe, President George Bush previously declared Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Clay, Craighead, Cross, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Logan, Lonoke, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Pope, Prairie, Pulaski, Randolph, Saline, Scott, Sharp, Stone and Woodruff counties as federal disaster areas authorized for DUA. Individuals who have temporarily lost jobs in these 33 counties because of the disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits (such as self-employed individuals) may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, which provides unemployment benefits under Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA 1751-DR. The first possible week of compensation for DUA purposes was the week ending March 29, 2008, and the last possible week of compensation is the week ending September 27, 2008.
DUA claims may be filed
at the following DWS offices: Filing Period from April 23, 2008, through May 22, 2008:
|
| Conway County |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Garland County |
Hot Springs Local Office, 2254 Albert Pike, Suite A |
(501) 525-3450 |
| Hot Spring County |
Malvern Local Office, 1735 E. Sullenberger St. |
(501) 332-5461 |
| Newton County |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Hwy 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
| Washington County |
Fayetteville Local Office, 2143 W. 6th St. |
(479) 521-5730 |
Filing period from April 16, 2008, through May 15, 2008: |
| Boone County |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Hwy 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
| Carroll County |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Hwy 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
| Clay County |
Paragould Local Office, 400 E. Kingshighway |
(870) 236-8512 |
| Craighead County |
Jonesboro Local Office, 2311 E. Nettleton Ave. |
(870) 935-5594 |
| Cross County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Franklin County |
Fort Smith Local Office, 616 Garrison Ave., Room 101 |
(479) 783-0231 |
| Fulton County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Greene County |
Paragould Local Office, 400 E. Kingshighway |
(870) 236-8512 |
| Izard County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Lonoke County |
Jacksonville Local Office, #2 Crestview Plaza |
(501) 982-3835 |
| Pulaski County |
Little Rock Local Office, 1501 Main St.
Jacksonville Local Office, #2 Crestview Plaza |
(501) 682-8030
(501) 982-3835 |
| Saline County |
Benton Local Office, 309 S. East St. |
(501) 776-2974 |
Filing period from April 11, 2008, through May 12, 2008: |
| Monroe County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Pope County |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Prairie County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Scott County |
Mena Local Office, Northside Shopping Center,
601 C Highway 71 N |
(479) 394-3060 |
| Sharp County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
Filing period from April 1, 2008, through April 30, 2008: |
| Baxter County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| Benton County |
Rogers Local Office, 1626 S. Eighth St. |
(479) 636-4755 |
| Independence County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Jackson County |
Newport Local Office, 401 Walnut St. |
(870) 523-3641 |
| Lawrence County |
Walnut Ridge Local Office, 116 W. Elm St. |
(870) 886-3556 |
| Logan County |
Fort Smith Local Office, 616 Garrison Ave., Room 101 |
(479) 783-0231 |
| Madison County |
Fayetteville Local Office, 2143 W. Sixth St. |
(479) 521-5730 |
| Marion County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| Randolph County |
Walnut Ridge Local Office, 116 W. Elm St. |
(870) 886-3556 |
| Stone County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Woodruff County |
Newport Local Office, 401 Walnut St. |
(870) 523-3641 |
Temporary DUA claims-taking sites may be available in other towns and cities. Individuals should contact the DWS office in their county to see if there is a temporary site that may be more convenient.
Claims for the additional five counties must be filed between April 23, 2008, and May 22, 2008, at DWS offices from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Claims filed for the 12 counties announced April 15, 2008, must be filed by May 15, 2008, claims for the five counties announced April 10, 2008, must be filed by May 12, 2008, and claims for the 11 counties announced March 31, 2008, must be filed by April 30, 2008. DWS offices will also provide re-employment assistance where appropriate, and office hours will be extended as needed. Claims filed after each respective deadline will be considered untimely and benefits denied, unless the individual provides good cause for filing after that date.
To be eligible for benefits, individuals must have worked or have been scheduled to work in the disaster area, but because of the disaster, they no longer have a job, a place to work in the area or could not get to their place of work because of disaster damage. They also may qualify if they have been prevented from working because of an injury or illness resulting from the disaster or if they have become the head of household and need employment because the head of the household died as a result of the disaster. This benefit also may be available to self-employed individuals who have lost all or part of their livelihood as a result of the disaster.
Each claim is considered individually; therefore, individuals who believe they may be eligible should bring their Social Security card, the name and address of their last place of employment and documents verifying income such as income tax statements, pay stubs, W-2 forms or 2007 federal income tax forms (Schedule SE and Schedule C or Schedule F) for self-employed individuals. All DUA applicants must provide documentation within 21 days from the day the claim is filed indicating an employment record at the time of the disaster or verification of the weeks the applicant was scheduled to work.
DWS officials understand that because of property losses some claimants may not have the necessary 2007 income information. Although some delays may result without this information, DWS staff will make every effort to work with DUA claimants to confirm their income information and expedite the claims-taking procedure.
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News Release |
For Immediate Release:
April 18, 2008 |
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Kimberly Friedman (501) 682-3125 |
Filing period for Disaster Unemployment Assistance to close April 30 for first 11 counties authorized for benefits
LITTLE ROCK – Disaster Unemployment Assistance claims must be filed by April 30, 2008, for individuals affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on March 18, 2008, in Baxter, Benton, Independence, Jackson, Lawrence, Logan, Madison, Marion, Randolph, Stone and Woodruff counties.
At the request of Gov. Mike Beebe, President George Bush previously declared these counties as federal disaster areas authorized for DUA. Individuals who have temporarily lost jobs in these 11 counties because of the disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits (such as self-employed individuals) may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, which provides unemployment benefits under Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA 1751-DR. The first possible week of compensation for DUA purposes was the week ending March 29, 2008, and the last possible week of compensation is the week ending September 27, 2008.
DUA claims may be filed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the following DWS offices:
|
| Baxter County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| Benton County |
Rogers Local Office, 1626 S. Eighth St. |
(479) 636-4755 |
| Independence County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Jackson County |
Newport Local Office, 401 Walnut St. |
(870) 523-3641 |
| Lawrence County |
Walnut Ridge Local Office, 116 W. Elm St. |
(870) 886-3556 |
| Logan County |
Fort Smith Local Office, 616 Garrison Ave., Room 101 |
(479) 783-0231 |
| Madison County |
Fayetteville Local Office, 2143 W. Sixth St. |
(479) 521-5730 |
| Marion County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| Randolph County |
Walnut Ridge Local Office, 116 W. Elm St. |
(870) 886-3556 |
| Stone County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Woodruff County |
Newport Local Office, 401 Walnut St. |
(870) 523-3641 |
Temporary DUA claims-taking sites may be available in other towns and cities. Individuals should contact the DWS office in their county to see if there is a temporary site that may be more convenient.
To be eligible for benefits, individuals must have worked or have been scheduled to work in the disaster areas, but because of the disaster, they no longer have a job, a place to work in the area or could not get to their place of work because of disaster damage. They also may qualify if they have been prevented from working because of an injury or illness resulting from the disaster or if they have become head of the household because the head of the household has died as a result of the disaster. This benefit may also be available to self-employed individuals who have lost all or part of their livelihood as a result of the disaster.
Each claim is considered individually; therefore, individuals who believe they may be eligible should bring their Social Security card, the name and address of their last place of employment and documents verifying income such as income tax statements, pay stubs, W-2 forms or 2007 federal income tax forms (Schedule SE and Schedule C or Schedule F) for self-employed individuals. All DUA applicants must provide documentation within 21 days from the day the claim is filed indicating an employment record at the time of the disaster or verification of the weeks the applicant was scheduled to work.
DWS officials understand that because of property losses some claimants may not have the necessary 2007 income information. Although some delays may result without this information, DWS staff will make every effort to work with DUA claimants to confirm their income information and expedite the claims-taking procedure. |
News Release |
For Immediate Release:
April 15, 2008 |
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Kimberly Friedman (501) 682-3125 |
12 additional counties authorized for
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
LITTLE ROCK - Boone, Carroll, Clay, Craighead, Cross, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Izard, Lonoke, Pulaski, and Saline counties on April 14, 2008, were added to the list of Arkansas counties authorized for Disaster Unemployment Assistance as a result of the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on March 18, 2008.
At the request of Gov. Mike Beebe, President George Bush previously declared Baxter, Benton, Independence, Jackson, Lawrence, Logan, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Pope, Prairie, Randolph, Scott, Sharp, Stone and Woodruff counties as federal disaster areas authorized for DUA. Individuals who have temporarily lost jobs in these 28 counties because of the disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits (such as self-employed individuals) may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, which provides unemployment benefits under Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA 1751-DR. The first possible week of compensation for DUA purposes was the week ending March 29, 2008, and the last possible week of compensation is the week ending September 27, 2008.
DUA claims may be filed at the following DWS offices:
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| Boone County |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Hwy 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
| Carroll County |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Hwy 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
| Clay County |
Paragould Local Office, 400 E. Kingshighway |
(870) 236-8512 |
| Craighead County |
Jonesboro Local Office, 2311 E. Nettleton Ave. |
(870) 935-5594 |
| Cross County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Franklin County |
Fort Smith Local Office, 616 Garrison Ave., Room 101 |
(479) 783-0231 |
| Fulton County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Greene County |
Paragould Local Office, 400 E. Kingshighway |
(870) 236-8512 |
| Izard County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Lonoke County |
Jacksonville Local Office, #2 Crestview Plaza |
(501) 982-3835 |
| Pulaski County |
Little Rock Local Office, 1501 Main St.
Jacksonville Local Office, #2 Crestview Plaza |
(501) 682-8030
(501) 982-3835 |
| Saline County |
Benton Local Office, 309 S. East St. |
(501) 776-2974 |
| Monroe County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Pope County |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Prairie County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Scott County |
Mena Local Office, Northside Shopping Center,
601 C Highway 71 N |
(479) 394-3060 |
| Sharp County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Baxter County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| Benton County |
Rogers Local Office, 1626 S. Eighth St. |
(479) 636-4755 |
| Independence County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Jackson County |
Newport Local Office, 401 Walnut St. |
(870) 523-3641 |
| Lawrence County |
Walnut Ridge Local Office, 116 W. Elm St. |
(870) 886-3556 |
| Logan County |
Fort Smith Local Office, 616 Garrison Ave., Room 101 |
(479) 783-0231 |
| Madison County |
Fayetteville Local Office, 2143 W. Sixth St. |
(479) 521-5730 |
| Marion County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| Randolph County |
Walnut Ridge Local Office, 116 W. Elm St. |
(870) 886-3556 |
| Stone County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Woodruff County |
Newport Local Office, 401 Walnut St. |
(870) 523-3641 |
Temporary DUA claims-taking sites may be available in other towns and cities. Individuals should contact the DWS office in their county to see if there is a temporary site that may be more convenient.
Claims for the additional 12 counties must be filed between April 16, 2008, and May 15, 2008, at DWS offices from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Claims filed for the five counties announced April 10, 2008, must be filed by May 12, 2008, and claims for the 11 counties announced March 31, 2008, must be filed by April 30, 2008. DWS offices will also provide re-employment assistance where appropriate, and office hours will be extended as needed. Claims filed after each respective deadline will be considered untimely and benefits denied, unless the individual provides good cause for filing after that date.
To be eligible for benefits, individuals must have worked or have been scheduled to work in the disaster area, but because of the disaster, they no longer have a job, a place to work in the area or could not get to their place of work because of disaster damage. They also may qualify if they have been prevented from working because of an injury or illness resulting from the disaster or if they have become the head of household and need employment because the head of the household died as a result of the disaster. This benefit also may be available to self-employed individuals who have lost all or part of their livelihood as a result of the disaster.
Each claim is considered individually; therefore, individuals who believe they may be eligible should bring their Social Security card, the name and address of their last place of employment and documents verifying income such as income tax statements, pay stubs, W-2 forms or 2007 federal income tax forms (Schedule SE and Schedule C or Schedule F) for self-employed individuals. All DUA applicants must provide documentation within 21 days from the day the claim is filed indicating an employment record at the time of the disaster or verification of the weeks the applicant was scheduled to work.
DWS officials understand that because of property losses some claimants may not have the necessary 2007 income information. Although some delays may result without this information, DWS staff will make every effort to work with DUA claimants to confirm their income information and expedite the claims-taking procedure.
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News Release |
For Immediate Release:
April 11, 2008 |
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Kimberly Friedman (501) 682-3125 |
Five additional counties authorized for
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
LITTLE ROCK - Monroe, Pope, Prairie, Scott and Sharp counties on April 9, 2008, were added to the list of Arkansas counties authorized for Disaster Unemployment Assistance as a result of the heavy rains, tornadoes and flooding that began on March 18, 2008.
At the request of Gov. Mike Beebe, President George Bush previously declared Baxter, Benton, Independence, Jackson, Lawrence, Logan, Madison, Marion, Randolph, Stone and Woodruff counties as federal disaster areas authorized for DUA. Individuals who have temporarily lost jobs in these 16 counties because of the disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits (such as self-employed individuals) may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, which provides unemployment benefits up to 26 weeks.
DUA claims may be filed at the following DWS offices:
|
| Monroe County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Pope County |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Prairie County |
Forrest City Local Office, 2615 S. Washington St. |
(870) 633-2900 |
| Scott County |
Mena Local Office, Northside Shopping Center,
601 C Highway 71 N |
(479) 394-3060 |
| Sharp County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Baxter County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| Benton County |
Rogers Local Office, 1626 S. Eighth St. |
(479) 636-4755 |
| Independence County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Jackson County |
Newport Local Office, 401 Walnut St. |
(870) 523-3641 |
| Lawrence County |
Walnut Ridge Local Office, 116 W. Elm St. |
(870) 886-3556 |
| Logan County |
Fort Smith Local Office, 616 Garrison Ave., Room 101 |
(479) 783-0231 |
| Madison County |
Fayetteville Local Office, 2143 W. Sixth St. |
(479) 521-5730 |
| Marion County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| Randolph County |
Walnut Ridge Local Office, 116 W. Elm St. |
(870) 886-3556 |
| Stone County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Woodruff County |
Newport Local Office, 401 Walnut St. |
(870) 523-3641 |
Temporary DUA claims-taking sites may be available in other towns and cities. Individuals should contact the DWS office in their county to see if there is a temporary site that may be more convenient.
Claims for the additional five counties must be filed between April 11, 2008, through May 12, 2008, at DWS offices from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Claims filed for the other 11 counties announced March 31, 2008, must be filed by April 30, 2008. DWS offices will also provide re-employment assistance where appropriate, and office hours will be extended as needed.
To be eligible for benefits, individuals must have worked or have been scheduled to work in the disaster area, but because of the disaster, they no longer have a job, a place to work in the area or could not get to their place of work because of disaster damage. They also may qualify if they have been prevented from working because of an injury or illness resulting from the disaster or if they have become the head of household and need employment because the head of the household died as a result of the disaster. This benefit also may be available to self-employed individuals who have lost all or part of their livelihood as a result of the disaster.
Each claim is considered individually; therefore, individuals who believe they may be eligible should bring their Social Security card, the name and address of their last place of employment and documents verifying income such as income tax statements, pay stubs, W-2 forms or other proof of net income for 2007.
DWS officials understand that because of property losses some claimants may not have the necessary 2007 income information. Although some delays may result without this information, DWS staff will make every effort to work with DUA claimants to confirm their income information and expedite the claims-taking procedure.
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News Release |
For Immediate Release:
March 31, 2008 |
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Kimberly Friedman (501) 682-3125 |
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available
for individuals affected by heavy rains, flooding LITTLE ROCK - Individuals who have become unemployed as a direct result of the heavy rains and flooding that began in 11 Arkansas counties on March 18, 2008, may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, according to Artee Williams, the director of the Department of Workforce Services.
At the request of Gov. Mike Beebe, President George Bush on March 28, 2008, declared Baxter, Benton, Independence, Jackson, Lawrence, Logan, Madison, Marion, Randolph, Stone and Woodruff counties federal disaster areas. Among the different types of assistance available to individuals and households by the president’s declaration is unemployment assistance. Individuals who have temporarily lost jobs because of the disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits (such as self-employed individuals) may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, which provides unemployment benefits up to 26 weeks.
DUA claims may be filed at the following DWS offices: |
| Baxter County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #28 |
(870) 425-2386
|
| Benton County |
Rogers Local Office, 1626 S. Eighth St. |
(479) 636-4755 |
| Independence County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Jackson County |
Newport Local Office, 401 Walnut St. |
(870) 523-3641 |
| Lawrence County |
Walnut Ridge Local Office, 116 W. Elm St. |
(870) 886-3556 |
| Logan County |
Fort Smith Local Office, 616 Garrison Ave. |
(479) 783-0231 |
| Madison County |
Fayetteville Local Office, 2143 W. Sixth St. |
(479) 521-5730 |
| Marion County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #28 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| Randolph County |
Walnut Ridge Local Office, 116 W. Elm St. |
(870) 886-3556 |
| Stone County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Woodruff County |
Newport Local Office, 401 Walnut St. |
(870) 523-3641 |
Temporary DUA claims-taking sites may be available in other towns and cities. Individuals should contact the DWS office in their county to see if there is a temporary site that may be more convenient.
DUA claims must be filed during the period April 1, 2008, through April 30, 2008, at DWS offices from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours will be extended as needed. DWS offices will also provide re-employment assistance where appropriate.
To be eligible for benefits, individuals must have worked or have been scheduled to work in the disaster area, but because of the disaster, they no longer have a job, a place to work in the area or could not get to their place of work because of disaster damage. They also may qualify if they have been prevented from working because of an injury or illness resulting from the disaster or if they have become the head of household and need employment because the head of the household died as a result of the disaster. This benefit also may be available to self-employed individuals who have lost all or part of their livelihood as a result of the disaster.
Each claim is considered individually; therefore, individuals who believe they may be eligible should bring their Social Security card, the name and address of their last place of employment and documents verifying income such as income tax statements, pay stubs, W-2 forms or other proof of net income for 2007.
DWS officials understand that because of property losses some claimants may not have the necessary 2007 income information. Although some delays may result without this information, DWS staff will make every effort to work with DUA claimants to confirm their income information and expedite the claims-taking procedure.
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News Release |
For Immediate Release:
March 14, 2008 |
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Kimberly Friedman (501) 682-3125 |
Filing period for Disaster Unemployment Assistance to close
March 24 for last two counties authorized for benefits LITTLE ROCK - Disaster Unemployment Assistance claims must be filed by March 24, 2008, for individuals affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred February 5, 2008, in Union and Marion counties.
At the request of Gov. Mike Beebe, President George Bush on February 8, 2008, declared Baxter, Pope, Sharp, Stone and Van Buren counties as federal disaster areas authorized for DUA. Conway, Izard and Randolph counties were authorized for DUA on February 11, 2008, and Union and Marion counties were added to the list February 20, 2008. The filing period for the first eight counties expired March 12 and 13, 2008.
Individuals who have temporarily lost jobs in these counties because of the disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits (such as self-employed individuals) may be eligible for DUA, which provides unemployment benefits up to 26 weeks.
Claims may be filed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the following DWS offices: |
| Union County |
El Dorado Local Office, 523 E. Sixth St. |
(870) 862-6456 |
| Marion County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Highway 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
Claims may be filed in other towns and cities. Individuals should contact one of the DWS offices listed above to see if there is a temporary site that may be more convenient.
To be eligible for benefits, individuals must have worked or have been scheduled to work in the disaster area, but because of the disaster, they no longer have a job, a place to work in the area or could not get to their place of work because of disaster damage. They also may qualify if they have been prevented from working because of an injury or illness resulting from the disaster or if they have become the head of household and need employment because the head of the household died as a result of the disaster. This benefit also may be available to self-employed individuals who have lost all or part of their livelihood as a result of the disaster.
Individuals who believe they may be eligible should bring their Social Security card, the name and address of their last place of employment and documents verifying income such as income tax statements, pay stubs, W-2 forms or other proof of net income for 2007.
DWS officials understand that because of property losses some claimants may not have the necessary 2007 income information. Although some delays may result without this information, DWS staff will make every effort to work with claimants to confirm their income information and expedite the claims-taking procedure.
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News Release |
For Immediate Release:
February 29, 2008 |
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Kimberly Friedman (501) 682-3125 |
Filing period for Disaster Unemployment Assistance to close
March 12 and 13 for first eight counties authorized for benefits
LITTLE ROCK - Disaster Unemployment Assistance claims must be filed by March 12, 2008, for individuals affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred February 5, 2008, in Baxter, Pope, Sharp, Stone and Van Buren counties. Individuals in Conway, Izard and Randolph counties have until March 13, 2008, to file their DUA claims.
At the request of Gov. Mike Beebe, President George Bush on February 8, 2008, declared Baxter, Pope, Sharp, Stone and Van Buren counties as federal disaster areas authorized for DUA. Conway, Izard and Randolph counties were authorized for DUA on February 11, 2008.
Individuals who have temporarily lost jobs in these counties because of the disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits (such as self-employed individuals) may be eligible for DUA, which provides unemployment benefits up to 26 weeks.
Claims may be filed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the following DWS offices:
|
| Baxter County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| Pope County |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Sharp County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Stone County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Van Buren County |
Conway Local Office, 1500 N. Museum Rd. #111 |
(501) 730-9894 |
| Conway County |
Conway Local Office, 1500 N. Museum Rd. #111 |
(501) 730-9894 |
| |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Izard County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Randolph County |
Walnut Ridge Local Office, 116 W. Elm
|
(870) 886-3556 |
| |
Paragould Local Office, 400 E. Kingshighway |
(870) 236-8512 |
Claims may be filed in other towns and cities. Individuals should contact one of the DWS offices listed above to see if there is a temporary site that may be more convenient.
To be eligible for benefits, individuals must have worked or have been scheduled to work in the disaster area, but because of the disaster, they no longer have a job, a place to work in the area or could not get to their place of work because of disaster damage. They also may qualify if they have been prevented from working because of an injury or illness resulting from the disaster or if they have become the head of household and need employment because the head of the household died as a result of the disaster. This benefit also may be available to self-employed individuals who have lost all or part of their livelihood as a result of the disaster.
Individuals who believe they may be eligible should bring their Social Security card, the name and address of their last place of employment and documents verifying income such as income tax statements, pay stubs, W-2 forms or other proof of net income for 2007.
DWS officials understand that because of property losses some claimants may not have the necessary 2007 income information. Although some delays may result without this information, DWS staff will make every effort to work with claimants to confirm their income information and expedite the claims-taking procedure. |
For Immediate Release:
February 21, 2008
|
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Kimberly Friedman (501) 682-3125 |
Two additional counties authorized for
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
LITTLE ROCK - Union and Marion counties on February 20, 2008, were added to the list of Arkansas counties authorized for Disaster Unemployment Assistance as a result of the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred February 5, 2008.
At the request of Gov. Mike Beebe, President George Bush previously declared Baxter, Pope, Sharp, Stone and Van Buren counties as federal disaster areas authorized for DUA. Conway, Izard and Randolph counties were authorized for DUA on February 11, 2008. Individuals who have temporarily lost jobs in these 10 counties because of the disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits (such as self-employed individuals) may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, which provides unemployment benefits up to 26 weeks.
Claims may be filed at the following DWS offices: |
| Baxter County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| Pope County |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Sharp County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Stone County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Van Buren County |
Conway Local Office, 1500 N. Museum Rd. #111 |
(501) 730-9894 |
| Conway County |
Conway Local Office, 1500 N. Museum Rd. #111 |
(501) 730-9894 |
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Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Izard County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Randolph County |
Walnut Ridge Local Office, 116 W. Elm |
(870) 886-3556 |
| |
Paragould Local Office, 400 E. Kingshighway |
(870) 236-8512 |
| Union County |
El Dorado Local Office, 523 E. Sixth St. |
(870) 862-6456 |
| Marion County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| |
Harrison Local Office, 818 N. Highway 62-65 |
(870) 741-8236 |
Claims may be filed in other towns and cities. Individuals should contact one of the DWS offices listed above to see if there is a temporary site that may be more convenient.
Claims for Union and Marion counties must be filed between February 21, 2008, and March 24, 2008 , at DWS offices from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those filing claims for Conway, Izard and Randolph counties have until March 13, 2008 , and claims for the remaining five counties must be filed by March 12, 2008. Hours will be extended as needed. DWS offices will also provide re-employment assistance where appropriate.
To be eligible for benefits, individuals must have worked or have been scheduled to work in the disaster area, but because of the disaster, they no longer have a job, a place to work in the area or could not get to their place of work because of disaster damage. They also may qualify if they have been prevented from working because of an injury or illness resulting from the disaster or if they have become the head of household and need employment because the head of the household died as a result of the disaster. This benefit also may be available to self-employed individuals who have lost all or part of their livelihood as a result of the disaster.
Individuals who believe they may be eligible should bring their Social Security card, the name and address of their last place of employment and documents verifying income such as income tax statements, pay stubs, W-2 forms or other proof of net income for 2007.
DWS officials understand that because of property losses some claimants may not have the necessary 2007 income information. Although some delays may result without this information, DWS staff will make every effort to work with claimants to confirm their income information and expedite the claims-taking procedure. |
News Release
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For Immediate Release:
February 12, 2008
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Contact Person and Phone Number:
Kimberly Friedman (501) 682-3125 |
Three additional counties authorized for
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
LITTLE ROCK - Conway, Izard, and Randolph counties on February 11, 2008, were added to the list of Arkansas counties authorized for Disaster Unemployment Assistance as a result of the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred February 5, 2008.
At the request of Gov. Mike Beebe, President George Bush previously declared Baxter, Pope, Sharp, Stone, and Van Buren counties as federal disaster areas authorized for DUA. Individuals who have temporarily lost jobs in these eight counties because of the disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits (such as self-employed individuals) may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, which provides unemployment benefits up to 26 weeks.
Claims may be filed at the following DWS offices: |
| Baxter County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| Pope County |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Sharp County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Stone County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Van Buren County |
Conway Local Office, 1500 N. Museum Rd. #111 |
(501) 730-9894 |
| Conway County |
Conway Local Office, 1500 N. Museum Rd. #111 |
(501) 730-9894 |
| |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Izard County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Randolph County |
Walnut Ridge Local Office, 116 W. Elm |
(870) 886-3556 |
| |
Paragould Local Office, 400 E. Kingshighway |
(870) 236-8512 |
Claims may be filed in other towns and cities. Individuals should contact one of the DWS offices listed above to see if there is a temporary site that may be more convenient.
Claims for the three additional counties must be filed during the period of February 12, 2008, through March 13, 2008, at DWS offices from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Claims for the other five counties announced yesterday must be filed during the period of February 11, 2008, through March 12, 2008. Hours will be extended as needed. DWS offices will also provide re-employment assistance where appropriate.
To be eligible for benefits, individuals must have worked or have been scheduled to work in the disaster area, but because of the disaster, they no longer have a job, a place to work in the area, or could not get to their place of work because of disaster damage. They also may qualify if they have been prevented from working because of an injury or illness resulting from the disaster or if they have become the head of household and need employment because the head of the household died as a result of the disaster. This benefit also may be available to self-employed individuals who have lost all or part of their livelihood as a result of the disaster.
Individuals who believe they may be eligible should bring their Social Security card, the name and address of their last place of employment, and documents verifying income such as income tax statements, pay stubs, W-2 forms, or other proof of net income for 2007.
DWS officials understand that because of property losses some claimants may not have the necessary 2007 income information. Although some delays may result without this information, DWS staff will make every effort to work with claimants to confirm their income information and expedite the claims-taking procedure. |
News Release
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For Immediate Release:
February 11, 2008
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Contact Person and Phone Number:
Kimberly Friedman (501) 682-3125 |
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available
for individuals affected by severe storms, tornadoes
LITTLE ROCK - Individuals who have become unemployed as a direct result of the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred in five Arkansas counties on February 5, 2008, may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, according to Artee Williams, the director of the Department of Workforce Services.
At the request of Gov. Mike Beebe, President George Bush on February 8, 2008, declared Baxter, Pope, Sharp, Stone, and Van Buren counties federal disaster areas. Among the different types of assistance available to individuals and households by the president’s declaration is unemployment assistance. Individuals who have temporarily lost jobs because of the disaster and do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits (such as self-employed individuals) may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance, which provides unemployment benefits up to 26 weeks.
Claims may be filed at the following DWS offices: |
| Baxter County |
Mountain Home Local Office, 1058 Highland Circle #20 |
(870) 425-2386 |
| Pope County |
Russellville Local Office, 104 S. Rochester Ave. |
(479) 968-2784 |
| Sharp County |
Batesville Local Office, 396 Barnett Drive |
(870) 793-4156 |
| Stone County</ | |
