Arkansas is expected to be buffeted by rough weather almost through the weekend. KARK’s Arkansas Storm Team forecasts rain to continue Friday, with heavy rain and flash flooding a concern Saturday. A flood watch is in effect until Sunday morning.
TRAILS CLOSE
In anticipation of the storms the North Little Rock Parks Department has closed some trails starting Friday afternoon, including:
- Arkansas River Trail from the Championship Drive and Tournament Drive intersection to the Big Dam Bridge
- Burns Park Soccer Complex
- Isabella Jo Trail
- Pfeifer Loop Trail
- Cooks Landing (left section toward the Big Dam Bridge)
- The Arkansas River Trail east of Riverview Skate Park
STORM VICTIM ASSISTANCE
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield has announced assistance for members of its family of companies for those impacted by April storms.
Officials said coverage includes members covered by Arkansas Blue Cross, Health Advantage, Octave Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and BlueAdvantage Administrators of Arkansas. Assistance includes counseling, prescription maintenance, lost ID cards and more.
COUNSELING
A free dedicated emotional support crisis line is available 24/7. To speak with a licensed clinical professional, call 1-833-848-1766 or 1-833-848-1764 through April 17.
PRESCRIPTION
Members can receive a 10-day emergency refill on maintenance prescriptions. Those needing specialty medications will be contacted regarding delivery arrangements.
Medication information is available at:
- Arkansas Blue Cross: 1-800-863-5561.
- Health Advantage: 1-800-863-5567.
- BlueAdvantage Administrators of Arkansas (for members who use prescription drug benefits with CVS Caremark): 1-888-293-3748.
- Health Advantage/Arkansas Blue Cross Exchange/Octave Blue Cross: 1-800-969-3983.
LOST ID
The Blueprint Portal Mobil app, in the App Store or Google Play, will allow clients to download an electronic ID card…