According to the National Weather Service, seven 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. Suspended Personal Property Assessment Deadline Today, 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. Community Resources Two flyers, available in English and Spanish, have been newly added to the Disaster Relief Community Resources section. These downloadable resources detail how to separate debris piles, debris public...
Read more about this updateAccording 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...
Read more about this updateThe North Parking Lot of the Benton County Fairgrounds will be open for the public to drop-off vegetative debris only. Benton County Debris Drop 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 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 public can bring vegetative debris to this drop site, 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. This site is for public-use only. Benton County Debris Cleanup Maps
Read more about this updateThe following Benton County Facilities are closed on Wednesday, May 29: The following Benton County facilities will be closed until further notice:
Read more about this updateSeveral facilities of Benton County Government will be closed on Tuesday, May 28 due to storm damage. Facilities Closures include:
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