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Gov. Sanders Declares State of Emergency in Arkansas for Potential Winter Storms
Governor Sanders allocated $250,000 for emergency response and authorized weigh station bypasses to expedite delivery of essential supplies amid severe winter storms in Arkansas.
- On Jan. 22, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency and signed EO 26-03, directing $250,000 to the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management for response ahead of a storm expected on or about Jan. 23, 2026.
- A large band of snow, sleet, ice and freezing rain is forecast to enter Arkansas starting Jan. 23, with Little Rock seeing 4 inches and northern Arkansas facing 8 inches or more, forecast officials said.
- The Arkansas National Guard, including two Guard teams of five people and two vehicles, will be positioned along major roadways, while ARDOT has mobilized equipment for 24-hour pretreatment.
- The exemption allows emergency response vehicles and commercial carriers delivering essential supplies to bypass Arkansas Department of Transportation weigh stations, excluding permit-requiring vehicles and size/weight limits.
- A.J. Gary said state agencies can operate longer hours and will coordinate across all 75 Arkansas counties, urging drivers to `Really, really be careful out there` and check conditions before travel.
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Governor declares state of emergency ahead of expected winter storm
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has declared a state of emergency for Arkansas ahead of severe winter weather expected to impact the state on or about Friday, Jan. 23. The declaration cites the potential for significant snowfall, extreme cold, and related hazards that could threaten public safety, damage property and disrupt essential services statewide. As part of the order, Sanders authorized up to $250,000 from the Governor’s Disaster Response an…
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