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Benton County provides update on disaster relief – 6.6.24

June 6, 2024

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New Update- FEMA

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.)

Apply for FEMA Assistance

Relief Information Recap

County Assessor and Collector Satellite Offices Open

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.

Benton County Debris Cleanup

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.

SBA Business Recovery Center

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.

 
·       English
·       Spanish
 

Please visit sba.gov/disaster to apply for SBA assistance online.

Other Community Resources

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.

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

Benton County Facilities Closures

The following Benton County facilities will be closed until further notice:

  • Important Locations

    Administration Building

    215 E. Central Ave.
    Bentonville, AR
    72712

    County Courthouse

    100 NE A St.
    Bentonville, AR 72712

    Rogers Office

    2111 W Walnut St.
    Rogers, AR 72756

    Public Services Building

    1209 W. Walnut
    Rogers, AR 72756

    County Road Department

    1204 SW 14th Street,
    Suite 6
    Bentonville, AR 72712

    Public Service Building

    1204 SW 14th St.
    Bentonville, AR 72712

    Historic Building

    306 NW 2nd St.
    Bentonville, AR 72712

    Veteran Services

    1204 SW 14th Street,
    Suite 8
    Bentonville, AR 72712