Hempstead County AR Emergency Management / 9-1-1 Coordinator

08/18/2026

Sorry for the delay in posting of todays hours.

Tuesday, 18 August 2026

We are OPEN as a COOLING CENTER today! Please share with anyone who needs to get out of the dangerous heat today!!!

401 S Washington
Hope, AR 71801
870.568.7987
https://www.hopeconnexion.org/cooling--warming-center.html

If you want to help...
1. We always need bottled water.
2. We could use sports drinks too.
3. Our Free Cold Water cooler is falling apart out front... We could use a new cooler for giving away frozen bottles of water 24/7.
4. Financial donations are always welcome (we are a 501c3*) our power bills are scary.

https://www.hopeconnexion.org/donations.html
$HopeConneXionOC







*The Hope ConneXion (HC), is a non-profit organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code and is incorporated in the state of Arkansas. Your donation to HC may qualify for an income tax deduction in accordance with Federal and/or State income tax laws. Please consult with your tax advisor to determine whether your donation is tax deductible in whole or in part. Nothing in this communication is intended to constitute legal or tax advice.

08/18/2026

Destinee’s family is hosting this event in Emmet Arkansas next weekend. Please help support them by sharing the post and attending if you are available to.

08/17/2026

Monday, 17 August 2026

We are OPEN as a COOLING CENTER today! Please share with anyone who needs to get out of the dangerous heat today!!!

401 S Washington
Hope, AR 71801
870.568.7987
https://www.hopeconnexion.org/cooling--warming-center.html

If you want to help...
1. We always need bottled water.
2. We could use sports drinks too.
3. Our Free Cold Water cooler is falling apart out front... We could use a new cooler for giving away frozen bottles of water 24/7.
4. Financial donations are always welcome (we are a 501c3*) our power bills are scary.

https://www.hopeconnexion.org/donations.html
$HopeConneXionOC







*The Hope ConneXion (HC), is a non-profit organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code and is incorporated in the state of Arkansas. Your donation to HC may qualify for an income tax deduction in accordance with Federal and/or State income tax laws. Please consult with your tax advisor to determine whether your donation is tax deductible in whole or in part. Nothing in this communication is intended to constitute legal or tax advice.

08/07/2026

Save the date!

08/06/2026

The Hope Watermelon Festival is officially under way!!!

08/05/2026

This Watermelon Festival is not going to be any cooler than past festivals. Remember to stay HYDRATED!!! Water is your friend! And thanks to Southern Caregivers for providing bottled water free to the festival goers.

💙 A huge THANK YOU to Southern Caregivers for helping keep everyone cool during the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival!

They will be providing FREE bottled water Thursday through Saturday while supplies last. 💧🍉

We are so grateful for their generosity and continued support of our community. Be sure to stop by, grab a bottle of water, and thank the Southern Caregivers team for helping make this year’s festival even better!

08/05/2026

Always enjoy being a part of the Hope Watermelon Festival Parade, and any others I am invited to participate in!

Also have to show off my granddaughter!

08/05/2026

Aug 8, 2026 Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane has issued a BURN BAN for Hempstead County, AR unit further notice.

06/02/2026