Bentonville Fire Department rescues 5 men who got stuck in high water

VIDEO: The Bentonville Fire Department rescued five men who got stuck in high water driving on Gooseberry Road Tuesday. Batallion Chief Matt Perkins said six inches is more than enough water to sweep away your vehicle and two feet covered the bridge on Gooseberry Road. Perkins said the water had stopped rising which made the situation a little less dangerous. "We were able to tie off a rope to the truck," Perkins said. "We were able to walk those people across." People living in the area said this isn't a first and likely won't be the last. "The biggest problem is when people come from out of town," said Emily Petrick, who lives nearby. "They're not familiar with the bridge and flooding so they're not sure how deep the water actually is." The department is now urging people to use caution when driving.
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Tornado in Hot Springs downs trees, knocks out power

A tornado touched down in Hot Springs during the overnight hours on Wednesday, knocking out power and throwing trees onto houses and vehicles. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Garland and Hot Spring counties around 12:30 a.m. Central. Although the tornado is currently unconfirmed, the Hot Springs Fire Department said roads are "mostly impassable," including Lakeland Road, which has heavy damage. There are also unconfirmed reports of injuries in the Hot Springs area because of the storm.
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Jonesboro fire chief emphasizes importance of keeping house numbers visible

First responders across Region 8 want you to know keeping your home address visible is a matter of life or death. Jonesboro Fire Chief Marty Hamrick said it is important to have your address visible, particularly during emergencies when seconds count. “If we have to take a few extra seconds and we missed your address because we couldn’t see your numbers that becomes a problem, and we don’t want that,” he said. Hamrick said if first responders cannot see your address or if you are not outside to guide them, it can take more time to find your home. He said people need to be mindful of their address numbers, particularly after extreme weather events, as the numbers can fade, fall off, or break away. “If we can’t see that and you’re not standing in the front yard waving us down, it takes time to find that in an emergency,” Hamrick said.
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