FEMA urges Arkansans to prepare ahead of more severe weather this week

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency are urging preparedness as storms begin sweeping through the midwest and central United States this week that are predicted to bring intense and widespread thunderstorms and even tornadoes. FEMA officials urge those in possible affected areas to remain alert, charge their cell phone and take steps to prepare now, to potentially save lives and protect property when severe weather hits. Officials said that severe weather sweeping through the region this week could include intense, long-track tornadoes and is expected to develop Tuesday evening into the overnight hours of Wednesday…