Scheduled Test Of The Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System (Photo) -11/02/23

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Benton County Sheriff's Office would like to announce a test of the Linn-Benton ALERT system on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.

The test will cover all of Benton County. All traditional land phone lines in the 9-1-1 database will receive the message. Those who have registered other devices with Linn-Benton ALERT will also receive the test message. Recipients will be given the option to confirm receipt of the message on each phone or device. 

The Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System is a mass notification system that allows public safety officials to provide rapid notifications to Linn and Benton County residents of emergencies, evacuations, and other urgent events. 

There will be no reason to call the Sheriff’s Office once you receive the message; please do not dial 9-1-1.

Residents can sign up for the Linn-Benton ALERT system as well as learn about emergency preparedness at https://co.benton.or.us/preparedness/page/emergency-alert. After signing up for the alerts you will receive all emergency-related notifications related to your location. 

For questions on the mass notification system, email emergencymanagement@bentoncountyor.gov or call 541-766-6864.

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