Another round of disaster declarations

This time for the damage caused by Ike. The governor has declared Carroll, Clay, Cleburne, Garland, Greene, Hempstead, Howard, Izard, Jackson, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Randolph, Sharp and Van Buren Counties state disaster areas due to damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ike. The declaration makes it easier for local governments to coordinate with the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management and other state agencies during response and repair efforts. Damage assessments continue, and additional state declarations or requests for federal assistance may follow.