Emergencies can happen anytime — like wildfires, tsunamis, disease outbreaks, or power outages. Being prepared helps protect your family, your health, and your community. A prepared community can respond faster and recover more quickly.
The Emergency Preparedness webpage includes
SafeTALK is a 4-hour suicide alertness training. It prepares participants to notice signs of suicide and take action by connecting someone to life-saving support. This training is provided by the Benton County Healthy Communities team and is open to everyone aged 18 and over. Participants will learn to notice when someone is struggling and connect…
Benton County Health Department is collaborating with the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division to provide Community Health Worker training to 24 individuals. Eligible applicants will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis until each region’s allocated spots are filled. Applications will open on June 3 and will close on June 24. The…
Summer EBT is a benefits program that helps families buy food for their school-aged children when school is out. Each summer, families will get a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries. Summer EBT is a program in partnership with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Department…