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Storm Relief Resources
Posted by Mark • May 27, 2024
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Posted by Mark • May 27, 2024
As more and more relief efforts are coordinated, we'll do our best to keep this page updated with resources to help care for our community!
If you are looking to help donate items, Rogers Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Perry says, "We have served approximately 1000 people during breakfast and lunch today. We are beginning to have a number of people in the gym. We need: feminine products, flashlights, formula, and phone chargers."
Metroplex Event Center is offering daytime only shelter at 2305 S 8th St, Rogers, AR 72758.
Southside Church of Christ at 919 S Dixieland, Rogers is open daily 9am-5pm as supplies last. They have disaster relief supplies available now in the church gym behind the main building: water, family food boxes, personal care boxes, infant care boxes, tarps, wheelbarrows, rakes, chainsaws, shoes, bedding, and more.
The Rogers High School is acting as a central hub for emergency relief. They are serving meals for breakfast and lunch. If you need shelter or a place to cool off the new basketball arena is open. They have showers open for singles and families. Need a place to sleep? They have you covered. They have put all the wrestling mats down and you can sleep there. They don’t have cots but the pads are good. Need to charge your phone? They got you. They are also a hub for donations. They are collecting water, blankets, and any other necessities to hand out. If you want to volunteer to help this is the place to be. There will be an administrator on duty around the clock in the arena so they can point you in the right direction.
The Benton County Division of Public Safety is requesting residents report personal property structural damage from Sunday morning storms. The county said in a news release that residents can use the Benton County Citizen Damage Reporter portal to enter their estimated personal property structural damage.
The City of Rogers says residents are encouraged to stay indoors if possible. Downed power lines and gas leaks pose significant hazards, and it is important to allow emergency crews to work without obstruction. If you do leave your home, exercise extreme caution and avoid any areas with visible damage or emergency activity. This includes parks and trails, many of which will need sufficient time to be cleared of damage. There are many limbs down in Rogers due to the storm. As the state of this emergency progresses, roads are open and power is restored, the City will begin a discussion on limb removal and pickup. While professional crews are addressing the most critical issues, community support is invaluable during this time. Residents who wish to help are encouraged to start locally in their neighborhoods. Simple acts such as checking on neighbors, especially the elderly and those with limited mobility, can make a significant difference.
Benton County Emergency Management says you can visit their website to report damage and get other helpful information.
Carroll Electric's Emergency Response Plan is available online.
SWEPCO outage updates can be viewed online.
Black Hills Energy customers are urged to inspect their natural gas meters for storm damage and the following natural gas safety reminders:
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