Hazard Preparedness & Mitigation Information

Benton County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan

This Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (PDF) was developed through a regional partnership funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Pre-Disaster Mitigation Competitive Grant Program. The Mid/Southern Willamette Valley Region grant was awarded to support the development of natural hazard mitigation plans for the region. The region's planning process utilized a seven-step planning process, plan framework, and plan development support provided by the Oregon Natural Hazards Workgroup at the University of Oregon.

Benton County Hazard Maps

Earthquake: Corvallis Fault Map (PDF)
Flood: Benton County Flood Facts (PDF)

Emergency Preparedness - All Hazards

***NEW***

English:           2010 Disaster Preparedness Calendar (pdf)

Spanish:          2010 Disaster Preparedness Calendar in Spanish Language (pdf)

Chinese:          2010 Disaster Preparedness Calendar in Chinese Language (pdf)

Russian:          2010 Disaster Preparedness Calendar in Russian Language (pdf)

You can print your own, or pick up a print copy at our office, 551/553 NW Monroe, Corvallis, OR.

2010 Disaster Preparedness Calendar (pdf) - includes all participating organization contact/emergency numbers.

***NEW*** 2009 Updated, "Disaster Preparedness for You and Your Household" (pdf)

Coming soon:  2009 Disaster Preparedness for You and Your Household," Spanish translation

You are welcome to use any or all parts of this booklet for yourself or your organization.  This booklet may not be sold.  We only request that you send us a copy of your final product so that we can exchange ideas and share the benefit of your suggestions for improvement. Mail to: Benton County Emergency Management, 180 NW 5th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330. Thank you.

Ten Emergency Preparedness Tips (PDF)

Create an Individual or Family Emergency/Disaster Kit (PDF)

Food & Water in an Emergency (PDF)

Safe Food Storage in an Emergency (PDF)

Building a Disaster First Aid Kit

Vehicle Emergency Kit (PDF)

Holiday/Any Occasion Gift Idea: Vehicle Emergency Kit Gift Enclosure (PDF)

Road and Weather Information (PDF)

Linn-Benton Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Program (PDF)

Hazard Preparedness by Topic

Much of the information presented on this page is in Adobe's PDF format. If you do not already have the Adobe reader, you can download it here. Also, keep in mind that not all of the information presented here is assembled or controlled by Benton County.

2006 Benton County Hazard Analysis (PDF)

US Natural Hazards