Benton County provides update on disaster relief – Wednesday, May 29
May 29, 2024
According to the National Weather Service, six confirmed tornados and strong winds damaged property in Benton County on May 26.
Benton County Disaster Relief
Benton County has compiled all disaster relief information into one website. We encourage people to visit this site for information on how to report structural damage, debris removal, community resources, and county facility closures. This website will be regularly updated with new information. Please check this site frequently for updates.
Benton County Debris Cleanup
The Benton County Fairgrounds North Parking Lot, located off Hwy 279/S Vaughn Road, will be open to the public for vegetative debris drop-off from 12 PM to 8 PM on Wednesday, May 29. After May 29, the drop-site will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM, Monday – Saturday until further notice.
The Benton County Decatur Road Yard, located at 200 Spavinaw Ave, will be open to the public for vegetative debris drop-off starting on Thursday, May 30 from 7 AM to 7 PM, Monday – Saturday until further notice.
The public can bring vegetative debris to these drop sites, including root balls, logs, tree branches, leaves, and brush. No other debris will be accepted at this time. Construction and demolition (C&D) debris will not be accepted. C&D debris includes, but is not limited to, roofing, fences, drywall, furniture, etc. Mixed loads of debris will not be accepted. These sites are for public use only. The Benton County Debris Drop Site is for the public only. Commercial businesses will need to find alternative arrangements for their debris disposal.
Benton County Debris Cleanup Maps
Report Home Damage
Benton County Division of Public Safety requests residents report personal property structural damage from the May 26 storm through the Benton County Citizen Damage Reporter. The Citizen Damage Reporter is a portal where citizens can enter their estimated personal property structural damage.
Individuals should only report damage if debris, such as trees, has punctured their homes. Benton County will need clear photos of the damage done to the home itself. All reports sent in will be reviewed by the Division of Public Safety and used for disaster declaration purposes.
Benton County needs damage report information, as it will assist us with information the State and FEMA need to determine if Individual Assistance (IA) will be available. Individual Assistance (IA) is to assist individuals with uninsured losses to their homes. It does not help with vehicular damage, downed trees, or fences; it is strictly for a person’s residential structure only.
The damage report information will only be shared with the State of Arkansas and FEMA for these purposes. If IA becomes available, we will reach out to the individuals and let them know the steps for applying for IA through the State and/or FEMA. Governor Sarah Sanders has declared a disaster declaration for Benton County.
If Benton County attains a presidential disaster declaration, then citizens may be eligible for federal assistance through FEMA. More details will be released for residents if a federal disaster declaration is made.
Community Resources
Benton County and Hark at Excellerate Foundation have compiled a list of community resources offered to those affected by the storms. The downloadable excel spreadsheet can be found on the Benton County Relief website. The spreadsheet is updated regularly with new information.
Benton County Facilities Closures
The following Benton County facilities will be closed until further notice:
- Benton County Rogers Office – 2109-2117 W Walnut St, Rogers
- Circuit Court Division V Judge Xollie Duncan – 102 Northeast “A” St, Bentonville
- Assessor & Collector Bentonville Satellite Office – 2401 SW D Street, Bentonville
- Assessor & Collector Gravette Satellite Office – 901 1st Ave SW, Gravette
- Assessor & Collector Siloam Springs Satellite Office – 707 Lincoln St, Siloam Springs
The Benton County Administration Building and Circuit Court Division VI Judge Schrantz will reopen on Thursday, May 30. The Benton County Courthouse, except for Circuit Court Division IV and Circuit Court Division V, will reopen on May 30. The Siloam Springs County Clerk Office will also reopen on May 30. Circuit Court Division IV Judge John R. Scott will reopen on Monday, June 3.