The Hot Springs Village Property Owners Association released a statement on Monday, March 18th with more information about the recent tornado, along with news about cleanup efforts. According to the statement, the Village was struck by a tornado that was rated EF-2, with winds up to 135 mph. At this time, they believe 123 homes […]
Storms made a mess overnight; Here’s how to get yard debris picked up by the city or county
Get your storm debris picked up – with some stipulations. Storms rolled through Saline County overnight and downed trees and limbs, leaving a mess of yard debris. Saline County, Benton and Bryant will assist with debris removal if you do the following: Saline County Emergency Management advises that yard debris will need to be removed by the […]
Contact Benton Street Department for sandbags, downed trees
The City of Benton Street Department has been preparing for the approaching storm over the last few days. If you need assistance for downed trees and/or limbs, please call the Street Department at 501-776-5990 or 501-776-5991 (instead of calling the Police Department). If you are in need of sand bags, they are available for pick-up […]
Area in South Alexander Damaged from Storm Overnight
If you were listening to the scanner, you might have heard about damage to an area on Mann Lane, off Germania in south Alexander. There were four fire departments dispatched to the scene. The following is information sent from Lt. Jeff Silk to Sheriff Rodney Wright this morning: Looks like straight line wind damage. Area […]
City of Bryant to Host First of Several Workshops July 11th Regarding Flooding Issues
Bryant Mayor Jill Dabbs will host several neighborhood workshops with residents. After the storms of April 2017, the city sustained much damage to property. According to a press release Thursday morning, the goal is to inform residents about the ongoing efforts and solutions stormwater issues as well as flood prevention and maintenance guidelines. The first […]
Saline County Included in Federal Disaster Aid After April-May Storms
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning on April 26, 2017 through May 19, 2017. The president’s action makes federal funding available […]