@AR_Emergencies

Arkansas Division of Emergency Management | Homeland Security and Preparedness Agency. All disasters are local.

 North Little Rock, Arkansas
adem.arkansas.gov
Joined February 2009
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Great week in Little Rock speaking at the @NEMA_web Annual Forum. Thank you to NEMA President AJ Gary and state & territorial directors nationwide. Protecting disaster survivors and supporting communities takes a true partnership, and your leadership is vital.
FEMA Administrator standing behind a podium and looking at an audience seated in a conference room.

ALT FEMA Administrator standing behind a podium and looking at an audience seated in a conference room.

FEMA Administrator speaking at a podium with NEMA logo and backdrop during a formal event.

ALT FEMA Administrator speaking at a podium with NEMA logo and backdrop during a formal event.

FEMA Administrator speaks at a podium during a National Emergency Management Association conference with three seated panelists and American and state flags behind.

ALT FEMA Administrator speaks at a podium during a National Emergency Management Association conference with three seated panelists and American and state flags behind.

FEMA Administrator standing at a podium with NEMA branding and a state flag behind him during a conference panel discussion.

ALT FEMA Administrator standing at a podium with NEMA branding and a state flag behind him during a conference panel discussion.

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We're Hiring! ADEM is currently accepting applications for two exciting opportunities to serve Arkansas. - Emergency Management Watch Officer - Emergency Management Specialist 📍 Apply today: arcareers.arkansas.gov/ 📅 Application deadline: October 14
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🏠 Does your family know what to do during a fire? Create a fire escape plan and practice it together. Your plan should include: ✅ Two exit routes from every room ✅ A designated meeting place outside ✅ Emergency contact information Practice today. Preparation saves lives.
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🍳 Cooking is the leading cause of home fires. Remember: • Stay in the kitchen while cooking • Keep towels and paper products away from heat • Turn pot handles inward • Never use water on a grease fire Small habits make a big difference.
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🚒 It's Fire Prevention Week! Did you know that most home fires are preventable? This week, we'll share simple steps you can take to protect your family, home, and community. Follow along for daily fire safety tips, preparedness checklists, and practical advice.
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🔔 Smoke detectors save lives. Take 2 minutes today to: ✅ Test every smoke detector in your home ✅ Replace batteries if needed ✅ Ensure detectors are installed on every level A working smoke detector can provide critical time to escape during a fire.
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Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) Director AJ Gary has announced that he will retire from his role as ADEM Director and State Homeland Security Advisor on November 1, 2026. To read the full release, visit: dps.arkansas.gov/news/adem-d…
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This week, FEMA R6 Grant Management Division team had a grants collaboration with @AR_Emergencies to provide real-time technical assistance on procedural requirements. Through side-by-side engagement, we continue to make progress for both Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation.
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🔥 High wildfire danger continues across Arkansas as we head into the weekend. Dry conditions are allowing fires to ignite easily and spread quickly. Burn bans are in place in 70 of 75 counties, and crews are responding to multiple wildfires. Follow local burn restrictions and take precautions to prevent fires. Report wildfire smoke or fire: 1-800-468-8834
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Bunker Fire Update: 2,849 acres, 75% contained as of 6 p.m. today. State and federal crews will continue surveillance and suppression efforts as containment progresses. Aerial resources remain active, and a no-drone/fly zone remains in place.
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Bunker Fire update: 2,832 acres, 65% contained as of 4:35 p.m. Throughout the response, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture has deployed 30 personnel, 15 bulldozers, and three single-engine air tankers to the fire. Collaboration is essential to this response. We appreciate our crews, Governor Sanders’ leadership, and the state and federal partners working tirelessly together to contain the fire and protect Arkansans and their communities. @SarahHuckabee @arkansasguard @USDA @forestservice @USWFS @DeptofWar @Interior @myARDOT @AR_Emergencies @ArkStateParks @ARStatePolice
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Thank you to our FEMA partners for their swift action in approving the FMAG, ensuring critical support reached Arkansas without delay.
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@femaSep 16
We have approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for Arkansas to support locally-led efforts to fight the Bunker Fire. FMAG funds provide additional support to the state to help with firefighting expenses for tools, supplies, and more. fema.gov/FMAG
Helicopter dropping water on a wildfire with text about fire management assistance grants from FEMA.

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The Bunker Fire at Highland Industrial Park is approximately 2,000 acres. The fire has containment lines around 75 percent of the perimeter. Total containment is estimated at 35 percent. Fifteen homes and approximately 150 workers were evacuated. Residents have been allowed to return. Zero structures have been lost and no injuries reported. State and federal resources continue to work the fire.
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The wildfire near Camden is still ongoing as the day continues. I want to give a huge thank you to the state and federal partners who are helping us fight this fire. We’ve been working around the clock since yesterday to keep Arkansans safe.
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Arkansas National Guard Wildfire Response Update Operations are fully underway near Camden, Arkansas. As of 11:30 AM, the Arkansas National Guard's 77th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade has dropped 16,800 gallons of water on the wildfire.
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered the Arkansas National Guard’s 77th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade to deploy two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters with Bambi buckets to the vicinity of Camden, Ark., to assist with wildfire suppression.
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🎙️National Preparedness Month Spotlight A new ADEM Podcast episode features the mayors of Wynne and Cave City — two leaders who’ve lived through the chaos of tornado response. Listen now: Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/333… YouTube - youtu.be/VL2_SONaA0E
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Today we remember the victims of 9/11, honor the heroes who responded, and reaffirm our dedication to building a safer, stronger, and more resilient community.
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The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) has achieved accreditation through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP), a nationally recognized standard of excellence for emergency management organizations. To read the full release: dps.arkansas.gov/news/adem-a…
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A Marginal Risk for severe weather exists on Thursday. A few isolated storms may become severe across part of northern and central Arkansas ahead of an approaching weak cold front. If a storm manages to become severe, damaging wind gusts would be the primary hazard. #arwx
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