Benton County provides update on Disaster Relief- June 3
June 3, 2024
FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are accepting applications for federal disaster funds.
New Update – SBA Business Recovery Center
The U.S. Small Business Administration will open a Business Recovery Center on Tuesday, June 4. At the center, people can apply for low-interest federal disaster loans.
Where: World Trade Center 3300 S Market St, Suite 400, Rogers
Hours: Mondays- Fridays 8A – 5P & Saturdays 8A – 1P
Loans are available to businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, and homeowners. Please review the letters from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for more information.
· English
· Spanish
Please visit sba.gov/disaster to apply for SBA assistance online.
Relief Information Recap
FEMA
The Federal Government has approved a request for a Major Disaster Declaration in Benton County.
Apply for FEMA Assistance
- Apply online at: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362
- An in-person FEMA Disaster Recovery Center is coming to Benton County.
If you have insurance (such as flood, homeowners, renters, auto, or other types of insurance), please file a claim with your insurance provider as soon as possible. You do not have to file your claim prior to applying for FEMA disaster assistance, but you will be required to provide FEMA with your insurance settlement or denial before being considered for certain types of assistance.
- Take photos of your damaged home and belongings for your own records.
- Make a list of damaged/lost items, which may be helpful when working with your insurance or discussing your losses with a FEMA inspector.
Community Resources
Downloadable flyers available in English and Spanish, detail how to separate debris piles, debris public sites, debris pickup removal, and the Citizen Damage Reporter. We ask that community groups pass these flyers out to help those who may not have access to the Internet.
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.
Beware of Scams
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office and Benton County Prosecutor’s Office want to ensure your safety and security, so we’re issuing this important warning about potential scams.
A message from Benton County Sheriff Shawn Holloway
Suspended Personal Property Assessment Deadline
Governor Sarah Sanders signed an executive order allowing Benton County and other storm-affected counties to suspend the 10% penalties for a late personal property or business assessment until June 30, 2024. The original deadline was May 31, 2024.
Benton County Debris Cleanup
Benton County has three debris dump sites available for public vegetative debris disposal starting at 7 AM on Friday, May 30. Please be aware that if there is lightning, we will suspend operations at the debris sites.
The Benton County East Side Debris Dropoff site, located at 603 S Hwy 62, Rogers, is open to the public for vegetative debris drop-off from 7 AM to 7 PM, Monday – Saturday, until further notice. The dump site entrance is along US HWY 62. When driving from Rogers, the entrance is on your left, past the intersection of Cemetery Road and US HWY 62. Please look for signage to find this site.
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 7 AM to 7 PM, Monday through 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
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