Benton County, Oregon

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚧 Attention Corvallis residents! 🌧️ Part of 53rd Street is closed due to flooding. Please DO NOT attempt to cross the flooded roadway. Your safety is our top priority!

🚗💦 Remember, it only takes a small amount of moving water to sweep your car away. Yesterday the Benton County Sheriff's Office shared a crucial reminder that crossing flooded areas could cost you your life, lead to fines, and divert resources from public safety efforts. Let's keep our community safe and avoid unnecessary risks.

🙏 Benton County and the City of Corvallis urge everyone to exercise caution and prioritize safety. Respect road closures and help us keep our emergency services available for those who need them most.

👉 Share this message with your friends and family to spread the word! Let's work together to ensure everyone stays safe. 🌊🚫

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚧 Attention Corvallis residents! (Benton County) — Nextdoor 🌧️ Part of 53rd Street is closed due to flooding. Please DO NOT attempt to cross the flooded roadway. Your safety is our top priority! 🚗💦 Remember, it only takes a small amount of moving water to sweep your car away. Yesterday the Benton County Sheriff's Office shared a crucial reminder t...

Severe weather can happen anytime, in any part of the country. Hazardous conditions are caused by thunderstorms, including damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, flooding and flash flooding, and winter storms associated with freezing rain, sleet, snow and strong winds.

Know your risk and understand the type of hazardous weather that affects you and your family where you live: https://www.ready.gov/severe-weather

Water continues to rise on 53rd Street in Corvallis. We continue to urge drivers not to attempt to cross the flooded roadway. Doing so may cost you your life; if you survive, it will cost you a fine of $249.00 for ORS 811.265 - Fail to Obey a Traffic Control Device (the road closed sign you drive around) and/or $440.00 for Careless Driving - ORS 811.135.

We'd like to thank City of Corvallis Police Department for their assistance with the rescue of a 74-year-old female this afternoon.

53rd St, Corvallis CLOSED at this time. At 8:45 am, Deputies responded to a vehicle stalled out after making the choice to cross the flooded road. For up-to-date road closures go to https://www.co.benton.or.us/publicworks/page/emergency-road-notifications

Visit the Pastega Christmas Light Display show at the Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. The light show is open from 5 - 10pm through New Year's Eve!

Watch a video of the light show: https://youtu.be/fwDAzJTq1hc

Clean rivers and streams start at home! Give the gift of a more beautiful place to live by not littering, being aware and educating others about how pollutants affect our waterways, and being a good steward.

Happy Holidays from the Benton County Stormwater Program!

The US National Weather Service Portland Oregon has issued a Flood Watch for various regions in Oregon, including Benton County.

View the following list of available sandbag stations in Benton County: https://ow.ly/13JC50Qfese

Benton County Sheriff's Office
Benton County Health Department
City of Corvallis
City of Albany, Oregon

With all the rain in our forecast, please be on the lookout for roads with high water.

Check for local road closures: https://ow.ly/o1P750Qf7RA

Join the Benton County Youth Su***de Prevention Coalition!

This effort brings together schools, the Benton County Health Department, community organizations, youth representatives, and others to plan su***de prevention for people at risk in our county aged 0-24. Meetings are held virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of every month and are open to the community.

Please contact [email protected] to learn more.

In 2003, Benton County brought CERT to our community. The Benton County CERT program has led the way for individual preparedness education throughout our county for 20 years. The program provides safe, positive and inclusive opportunities and training for people of all abilities.

Please contact our Program Manager at [email protected] for more information. The program is free and supported by Emergency Management.

If you are feeling ambitious, we are taking applications for our upcoming training. We will have a waitlist available when full. The training will be held Dec. 8 - 10, 2023.

Benton County CERT
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Benton County, Oregon
Oregon Department of Emergency Management
Philomath News

Check out Benton County's E-news update: https://conta.cc/3T10ok5

Benton County thanks Pastega family and volunteers, Community Health Center earns 6 awards, Benton County temporarily suspends Disposal Site Advisory Committee activities, 29th Annual Shop with a Cop, lighting project meets LED goal.

Benton County Sheriff's Office
Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties
Benton County Health Department
Benton County Natural Areas & Parks

If you are looking for a family fun event, tonight is the night! Visit the to watch the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Benton County Historical Museum from 6 - 8pm.

Activities include the Philomath School District 17J Elementary choir, cocoa and cookies, with special guests: Santa, Mack the Knight from Corvallis Knights Baseball, Philomath Fire & Rescue Fire Engine #1, and the Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Queen!

TOMORROW is the LAST DAY to apply for a non-lethal wildlife deterrent grant that can help protect your animals.

Get more information about how this program can help you get the protective resources your farm needs: https://ow.ly/O2P950PhnIs

Apply at: https://ow.ly/fGln50Q0iJV

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Reciclar sus viejos aparatos electrónicos es gratis y fácil.

Los televisores, ordenadores e impresoras sin usar suelen contener materiales peligrosos, como plomo y mercurio. Recíclelos de forma segura con Oregon E-Cycles para proteger nuestra salud y el medio ambiente, e impedir que estos materiales peligrosos lleguen a nuestro aire, suelo y agua.

Encuentre los puntos de recogida que más le convengan en ecycleOREGON.org o llame al 1-888-532-9253.
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It’s free and easy to recycle your old electronics.

Unused TVs, computers and printers often contain hazardous materials such as lead & mercury. Safely recycle them with Oregon E-Cycles to protect our health and environment, and keep these hazardous materials out of our air, soil and water.

Find the most convenient drop-off sites at EcycleOregon.org or call 1-888-532-9253.

Apply by Nov. 30

Ag operations of any size in Benton County wishing to prevent conflicts with wildlife can apply for up to $5K in reimbursement grant funds to purchase proactive non-lethal wildlife deterrents to protect livestock and crops: https://ow.ly/a2qI50PMgRt

It's time to bring your friends and family to enjoy the Pastega Christmas Light Display show at the Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. The light show is open from 5 - 10pm TODAY through New Year's Eve!

Learn more: https://www.pastegachristmasdisplay.com/

Benton County has openings on the Planning Commission.

Participate in local government impactfully and provide the with timely input on important issues.

Review our openings or apply today: http://ow.ly/bJPP50OIw1F

All Benton County offices will be closed Thursday, November 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Benton County Sheriff's Office will continue with patrols during the closure.

County offices will reopen for business on Friday, November 24.

Members of the driving public, please be courteous and watch out for pedestrians and pets 🐕 during these 🦃Thanksgiving day events:

The 2023 Oregon Mid-Valley Road Race Gobbler's Revenge foot race/walk has 500+ participants and pets starting and ending at N. Albany Middle School from 6am - 1pm.

View the race routes: https://ow.ly/tPeL50Q68kT
Corvallis Lions Club

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The Corvallis Turkey Trot fun run has 1300+ participants and 300+ cars starting and ending at Crystal Lake Sports Fields multi modal path from 8 - 11:30am.

View the race routes: https://ow.ly/fOaY50Q68MS
Corvallis Parks & Recreation

Have a food-safe holiday this year!

If case you need a quick reminder, review safety tips: http://ow.ly/Osgi50LIutX

Benton County has openings on the Property Value Appeals Board.

Participate in local government impactfully and provide the with timely input on important issues.

Review all committee openings or apply today: http://ow.ly/ZekC50OIw1H

Yep, it's time to eat and repeat this week!

As we get our Turkey fests on, learn how to keep your holiday meals safe: http://ow.ly/Oact50GCTNf

Yesterday, our facilities crew installed Benton County's Courthouse Christmas tree. A BIG thank you to our public works employees!

Benton County has openings on the Disposal Site Advisory Committee ♻️🚚

Participate in local government impactfully and provide the with timely input on important issues.

Review committee openings or apply today: http://ow.ly/ZekC50OIw1H

Benton County has an opening on the Fair Board 🎡🎪

Participate in local government impactfully and provide the with timely input on important issues.

Review our openings or apply today: http://ow.ly/bJPP50OIw1F

The attended the annual Association of Oregon Counties conference this morning with Governor Tina Kotek.

Gov. Kotek speaks about her commitment to affordable housing for all Oregonians. Commissioner Xan Augerot talks about Benton County priorities.

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Do you have a monster in your office?

It’s free and easy to recycle your old electronics. Unused TVs, computers and printers often contain hazardous materials such as lead & mercury.

Safely recycle them with Oregon E-Cycles to protect our health and environment and keep these hazardous materials out of our air, soil and water.

Find the most convenient drop-off sites at EcycleOregon.org or call 1-888-532-9253.
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¿Hay un monstruo en su oficina?

Reciclar sus viejos aparatos electrónicos es gratis y fácil. Los televisores, ordenadores e impresoras sin usar suelen contener materiales peligrosos, como plomo y mercurio.

Recíclelos de forma segura con Oregon E-Cycles para proteger nuestra salud y el medio ambiente, e impedir que estos materiales peligrosos lleguen a nuestro aire, suelo y agua.

Encuentre los puntos de recogida que más le convengan en https://ecycleoregon.org/es o llame al 1-888-532-9253.

ICYMI, there's a community open house TONIGHT at 5pm.
Benton County & the City of Corvallis Public Works are hosting an open house for the SW West Hills Rd. Corridor Plan at the Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds auditorium (110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis).

Get more info on the project: https://ow.ly/T0mj50Q69ih

Benton County has openings on the Mental Health, Addictions & Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee.

Participate in local government impactfully and provide the with timely input on important issues.

Review our openings or apply today: http://ow.ly/bJPP50OIw1F

Don't forget property taxes are due THIS Wednesday. Pay online, in-person, over the phone or by mail.

Find your statement on the County Assessor's website: https://ow.ly/YirO50PVH1H

Thank you, Veterans, for your service, sacrifice, and dedication to our communities. We want to give special thanks to employees who are Veterans!

Don't forget that you can compost your old pumpkins using your gray cart.

Composting is a simple way to recover waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Did you know that you can also put all food waste in your gray cart for composting?

Learn more about products that Republic Services collects: https://ow.ly/elc950Q1GCO

Benton County has an opening on the Environment & Natural Resources Advisory Committee 🌳🌲🌳🌲

Participate in local government impactfully and provide the with timely input on important issues.

Review our openings or apply today: http://ow.ly/bJPP50OIw1F

Community members,
Benton County & the City of Corvallis Public Works are hosting an open house for the SW West Hills Rd. Corridor Plan on Nov. 14 at 5pm, at the Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds auditorium (110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis).

Get more info on the project: https://ow.ly/T0mj50Q69ih