Corvallis, OR – Residents across Benton County should expect a test message from the Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System this Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at approximately 1 p.m., according to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
The test will reach all landlines listed in the 9-1-1 database, along with any devices registered through the Linn-Benton ALERT system. Officials emphasized that this is only a test and there is no need to call 9-1-1 or contact the Sheriff’s Office after receiving the alert.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the Linn-Benton ALERT system enables emergency officials to quickly notify residents in Linn and Benton counties about critical events, including evacuations, severe weather, and public safety emergencies.
Residents who have not yet signed up for notifications are encouraged to do so at https://sheriff.bentoncountyor.gov/linn-benton-alert/. Each household member must create a separate account to receive customized alerts based on their location.
For additional questions about the mass notification system, residents may contact the county’s Emergency Management Office.
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