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So far, 1,839 FEMA disaster assistance applications have been submitted. FEMA has opened a Mobile Unit in Decatur and a Disaster Recovery Center at NWACC to help people apply for disaster assistance. Representatives can answer questions about what kind of assistance you may qualify for from FEMA. Individual assistance helps those who are uninsured or underinsured.
FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Center
Location: Falling Springs Church
Parking Lot
Address: 21822 Falling Springs Rd,
Decatur
Hours: 8:30AM – 6:30PM Daily
FEMA Disaster Recovery Unit
Location: Becky Paneitz “Student
Center,” SC 108
Address: 1211 SE Eagle Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
Hours: 7 AM to 7 PM Daily
For NWACC, customers will park on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the on-campus parking garage, which is accessible off Water Tower Road. (Please see the URL for the Interactive Campus Map: https://www.nwacc.edu/aboutus/ourlocations/virtualtour.aspx.)
The Benton County Assessor and Collector have reopened their Satellite Office locations. Phone and online services have also resumed. Due to storm damage, the Benton County Rogers Office, 2109-2117 W Walnut St, will remain closed to the public.
In-person services are available from 8 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Friday at these locations:
• Bentonville Satellite Office – 2401 SW D Street, Bentonville
• Gravette Satellite Office – 901 1st Ave SW, Gravette
• Siloam Springs Satellite Office – 707 Lincoln St, Siloam Springs
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.
As of Wednesday, June 5, the Benton County Decatur Road Yard will accept construction and demolition debris (C&D). C&D debris includes, but is not limited to, siding, fencing, furniture, drywall, roofing, etc. C&D debris DOES NOT include appliances or hazardous materials. The Decatur Road Yard will be the only Benton County maintained site to accept C&D debris. Mixed loads of debris will not be accepted. Vegetative and C&D debris loads must be separated. The other two sites, Hwy 62 East Side and the Benton County Fairgrounds, will only accept vegetative debris.
All three sites are open Monday – Saturday from 7 AM – 7 PM. Please be aware that if there is lightning in the area, we will suspend operations at the debris sites.
The Benton County East Side Debris Dropoff site is located at 603 S Hwy 62, Rogers. Please look for signage to find this site. The Benton County Fairgrounds North Parking Lot entrance is located off Hwy 279/S Vaughn Road. The Benton County Decatur Road Yard is located at 200 Spavinaw Ave.
The Benton County Debris Drop Sites are for the public only. Commercial businesses will need to find alternative arrangements for their debris disposal.
The U.S. Small Business Administration opened a Business Recovery Center at the World Trade Center in Rogers. 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 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) letters for more information.
Please visit sba.gov/disaster to apply for SBA assistance online.
Downloadable flyers are available in English and Spanish. 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.
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
The following Benton County facilities will be closed until further notice: