09/13/2020
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
For the safety of the community and our staff, Walk-Up Services have been canceled at all of our locations today due to the continuing poor air quality. Stay safe everyone!
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Corvallis has a residential population of 57,390 and is home to Oregon State University.
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09/12/2020
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Vina Moses Center is open today exclusively for evacuees. They'll be providing clean and lightly used clothing, toiletries, blankets, towels, household goods, and other supplies at no cost to evacuees of Oregon wildfires. The Center is open for evacuees only. Please bring an ID and face covering.
09/11/2020
Corvallis Parks and Recreation has closed all Natural Areas until further notice. The closure is due to continued extreme fire danger and limited firefighting resources currently available. This announcement includes the following natural areas:
Bald Hill Natural Area
Brandis Natural Area
Chip Ross Natural Area
Forest Dell Natural Area
Herbert Farm Natural Area
Marys River Natural Area
Noyes Natural Area
Orleans Natural Area
Owens Farm Natural Area
Timber Hill Natural Area
Witham Hill Natural Area
City parks remain open. Please respect these natural area closures and help keep our community safe.
09/10/2020
Links to the latest info...
Statewide wildfire information – https://wildfire.oregon.gov/
Air quality updates – http://oregonsmoke.blogspot.com/
American Red Cross Safe and Well Registry – https://safeandwell.communityos.org
For verified disaster relief organizations, please refer to Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, www.orvoad.org. These organizations include the American Red Cross, Team Rubicon, Salvation Army, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, and other relief organizations. Also consider donating to groups like Wildland Firefighters Fund. As needs for donations and volunteers are identified, they will be messaged out through official communication sources.
09/09/2020
Now's the time — donation drop-offs are being accepted at the library! More info in the post below from Benton County, Oregon.
Thank you for your overwhelming volunteer support and donations! The donation drop-off location is NOW OPEN at the Corvallis Benton Library drive through underground parking structure at: at 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis, OR 97330. For hours operation and list of donation item requests, please visit: http://ow.ly/50HM50Bmszz
There is also new a recovery website for individuals affected by wildfires and evacuations, and for those who would like to make a donation or volunteer. Please visit: https://bentoncountywildfireresponse.recovers.org/
Please do not take donations to the fairgrounds. Staff are not available to take supplies at that location.
09/09/2020
Corvallis and Benton County, Oregon are NOT under any evacuation orders — please be careful sharing rumors on social media. You can rely on these verified pages for accurate information:
• Benton County, Oregon
• Benton County Sheriff's Office
• City of Corvallis Police Department
09/09/2020
Emergency Alert
Please share: You have TWO options for emergency mobile alert notifications in Corvallis.
Linn-Benton Alert (countywide) from BBenton County Sheriff's Office https://www.co.benton.or.us/preparedness/page/emergency-alert
Corvallis Alert from CCity of Corvallis Police Departmentand CCorvallis Fire https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/corvallisalert
Best option is to sign up for both!
Linn-Benton Alert Notification System Sign up for Alerts or Manage Your Profile
09/09/2020
Please share: Republic Services will not be picking up trash, recycling or yard debris collection for Wednesday, September 9 in Corvallis. They will assess services later in the week based on air quality monitoring. Bags and other items will be collected on your *next* scheduled service day (next week for most customers). Thanks for your patience (and please forgive the late announcement).
09/09/2020
Benton County, Oregon
**Español a continuación**
Benton County does not currently have any areas under evacuation orders. Stay up-to-date on the latest information on fires, smoke and evacuations: https://co.benton.or.us/boc/page/heavy-smoke-benton-county.
The Benton County Fairgrounds has been opened as an overflow emergency shelter exclusively for evacuees from neighboring counties. Benton County residents are not under threat at this time.
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El Condado Benton actualmente no tiene áreas bajo órdenes de evacuación. Manténgase actualizado con la información más reciente sobre incendios, humo y evacuaciones: https://co.benton.or.us/boc/page/heavy-smoke-benton-county.
Los Terrenos de la Feria del Condado Benton se ha abierto como un refugio de emergencia exclusivamente para los evacuados de los condados vecinos, en caso de sobrecupo. Los habitantes del Condado Benton no están bajo amenaza en este momento.
09/08/2020
Oregon Office of Emergency Management
IMPORTANT evacuation REMINDER!
Oregon uses the statewide “Ready, Set, Go” system to notify communities of need to evacuate due to a threat, or potential threat, to life and/or property:
Level 1: READY - Level 1 evacuations are an alert of an existing danger. Now is the time to “Get Ready”. Residents with special needs, or those with pets or livestock, should take note and prepare for relocating family members, pets and livestock. Refine your evacuation plans and gather the things you will need if you must evacuate.
Level 2: SET - Level 2 evacuations indicate there is a significant risk to your area. Now is the time to be set for immediate evacuation. Residents should either voluntarily relocate to a shelter or designated area or with family/friends outside the area or be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.
Level 3: GO! - Level 3 means there is immediate danger. GO NOW! You are advised to evacuate immediately.
Once you have left the evacuated area, you will not be allowed to re-enter until the danger has passed. Preparing your family in advance of an emergency can mean the difference between being a disaster survivor or a victim. Make an action plan, prepare a “Go Kit", and communicate the plan with your family.
09/08/2020
Thank you!
At the request of the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office, the Corvallis Fire Department is sending some of their own to help fight the wildland fires in our state. Corvallis Fire sent 3 Firefighters in a Wildland Type 3 Brush Truck along with other local fire departments to the Beachie Creek Fire east of Stayton, OR. Corvallis also sent one Division Supervisor to assist OSFM. In addition, Corvallis sent a radio technician with OSFM to assist at the Holiday Farm Fire near McKenzie Bridge, OR.
CFD has 4 Type 3 brush trucks, and 4 Type 2 water tenders to support wildland firefighting operations.
09/08/2020
FYI from Benton County...
Smoke levels have changed rapidly in the last 24 hours. Current air quality conditions can be found on the Department of Environmental Quality's Air Quality Index or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
The color-coded Air Quality Index provides current conditions and ranks air quality as follows: Green is good. Yellow is moderate. Orange is unhealthy for sensitive groups such as children, seniors, pregnant women and those with respiratory conditions. Red is unhealthy for everyone. Purple is very unhealthy for everyone. Maroon is hazardous.
DEQ Air Quality Index: https://oraqi.deq.state.or.us/home/map
09/08/2020
Corvallis Fire
Good advice & best practices from Corvallis Fire on this smoky morning in Corvallis.
Learn a few simple things you can do around the house to make your home & property safer in the event of a fire.
09/08/2020
FYI from Corvallis Fire...
Due to extreme weather conditions and poor air quality, outdoor burning of any type is currently prohibited within the City of Corvallis and the Corvallis Rural Fire Protection District. Smoking is prohibited in all City and CRFPD natural areas. Stay safe Corvallis!
09/08/2020
Smoke is moving into Corvallis from fires in eastern Washington and Oregon. Check out the helpful graphic from National Weather Service Portland. It'll be smoky and hazy for a day or two, but there are no fires nearby. Just smoke hitching a ride on this tremendous wind!
09/07/2020
Oregon Department of Forestry Fire Prevention
EXTREME FIRE DANGER ON ALL ODF PROTECTION STARTING MONDAY. No campfires, no small equipment use, no mowing of dry grass, no off-road driving. Please be mindful and KEEP OREGON GREEN. #oregonouroregon #PreventWildfires #smokeybear #keeporegongreen #onlyyou.
09/04/2020
Corvallis Fire
Corvallis Firefighters are dedicated to community safety. That is why we train every week to sharpen and maintain our skills. This week crews conducted vertical ventilation training using a roof prop provided by DPSST (Department of Public Safety Standards and Training).
09/03/2020
Corvallis Fire
What's that we see? A new arrival on Facebook from our friends at the Corvallis Fire Department! Give 'em a like and a follow...
https://www.facebook.com/Corvallis-Fire-113830800268873
The official page of the Corvallis Fire Department
09/03/2020
"Painfully slow pursuit" 🤣 🐢
***** UPDATE *****
This shelled back sensation has been reunited with his family. Thanks to all who shared and posted!
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A concerned community member called Corvallis PD to report this suspicious character wandering in the area of NW Walnut and NW Fairlawn today.
After a painfully slow pursuit, Community Service Officer Eric McMullin was able to catch the suspect and take him to Heartland Humane Society for evaluation and lodging.
09/02/2020
Watering your lawn or garden this week? You may not need as much water as you think. We publish weekly irrigation guidelines to help you figure out exactly how much to use when watering (and not a drop more!).
Check it out here: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/publicworks/page/irrigation-requirements
09/02/2020
Benton County, Oregon
09/02/2020
Chief McCarthy is ready for his close-up! Send us a message to invite him to your next neighborhood association, service club, or student group meeting.
#corvallisoregon
#corvallisor
#firesafety
#publicsafety
09/01/2020
City of Corvallis Police Department
There has been a lot of concern voiced from the public about safety following the safe return of Ava Carey. The Corvallis Police Department is continuing to work with its local partners and the FBI to formulate a complete and detailed record of what occurred. This investigation will look at all aspects of the case and therefore will take some time to complete. Yet, we want to ensure the public, that though we cannot release the details of the investigation at this time, there is no threat to the public. The area surrounding Village Green Park is safe, and the community can feel comfortable enjoying the facilities available there.
We ask for your continued patience and respect for the privacy of the Carey family at this difficult time.
09/01/2020
City of Corvallis
Ready to watch a 28-minute video on city zoning updates? No, wait, don't keep scrolling! 🤣
We want to hear from you about how we can encourage more mixed-use development (like what you'd see in downtown Corvallis, with apartments stacked on top of ground-floor retail). The video discusses the current state of the mixed-use project, and gives you some info to help respond to this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KLXBQV9
This video provides and update to the City of Corvallis Mixed Use Zone project. Please fill out a short survey on the project here: surveymonkey.com/r/KLXBQV9.
09/01/2020
News from the City of Corvallis - https://mailchi.mp/9b96535a1be7/corvallis-news-3732293
08/30/2020
City of Corvallis
Chief McCarthy is ready for his close-up! Invite him to talk fire safety and preparedness at your next neighborhood association, service group, or student club meeting.
https://www.facebook.com/cityofcorvallis/posts/1619572914878952
Fire Chief McCarthy is ready to visit your next virtual meeting to talk about fire safety and preparedness. Email [email protected] for more information.
08/30/2020
Mixed Use Zone Project: August 2020 Update & Community Survey
This video provides and update to the City of Corvallis Mixed Use Zone project. Please fill out a short survey on the project here: surveymonkey.com/r/KLXBQV9.
08/30/2020
❤️💙❤️
Now that Ava has been found safe, the Carey family has asked us to share the following statement:
"The Carey family will have never-ending gratitude for the Corvallis Police Department and all of their tireless work in the recovery of Ava. We cannot express our gratitude enough to the community of Corvallis, we have been blown away by the generosity. Everything was a team effort, and it worked. We ask that our family please be given privacy while we heal from this ordeal."
08/29/2020
Great news!!
AVA CAREY HAS BEEN FOUND AND IS SAFE
The Corvallis Police Department is pleased to announce that Ava Carey has been located and is safe in a neighboring state.
The Corvallis Police Department and the family wish to thank the community for the outpouring of support and assistance in locating Ava, who has been missing since August 20th.
The Corvallis Police Department would like to acknowledge and than the agencies of the Benton County Major Crimes Team (The Albany Police Department, the Philomath Police Department, the Benton County Sheriff's Office, The Linn County Sheriff's Office, the Benton County District Attorney's Office, the local FBI and their Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team for their tireless efforts in this past week to locate Ava safe.
The family wishes for privacy at this time.
08/28/2020
City of Corvallis Police Department
Here is the latest update from City of Corvallis Police Department about the disappearance of Ava Carey. We are grateful for the support from our law enforcement partners, as well as the entire Corvallis community.
*********** UPDATE: FOUND SAFE ****************
This morning Chief Hurley shared information about Ava Carey's missing person investigation.
08/28/2020
Benton County, Oregon
#MaskUpOregon
08/27/2020
Chat with the Chief
Fire Chief McCarthy is ready to visit your next virtual meeting to talk about fire safety and preparedness. Email [email protected] for more information.
08/25/2020
It's the last week of the #BelieveInFireSafety awareness campaign from the Corvallis Fire Department. So you have one more chance to spot Bigfoot in the wild!
He'll be at this spot on WEDNESDAY, August 26, from about 1 to 3:30 p.m. If you know where he is, come on out and meet with Corvallis Fire Department staff, learn about fire safety, and enter to win some fun prizes!
08/25/2020
The Oregon Cares Fund | The Contingent
The Oregon Cares Fund | The Contingent
Learn more about The Oregon Cares Fund and apply today to see if you qualify. The Contingent is here to help create change.
08/24/2020
We've been waiting for this!! 👉📚📖📚
For those of you who've been waiting patiently for this, Walk-Up Library Service in Corvallis is here! We'll be offering limited services for now, including picking up holds, checking out, and making requests, and there is still no access to the building at this time. However, our staff is happy to make suggestions, place holds, and grab items that are available in the building.
Check below for our current hours ⬇️
-Mondays: 10 AM - 2 PM
-Wednesdays: 2 PM - 6 PM
-Saturdays: 10 AM - 2 PM
Here's the deal though: we're still offering delivery! If you're more comfortable continuing to receive library materials through delivery, feel free to do so. (And you can absolutely sign up for delivery still here: https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/delivery/ )
If you'd like to switch from delivery to picking up your holds in person, we can do that! But please note that you won't be able to do both, you'll need to choose the service that works best for you.
We're excited to be able to see you again!
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501 SW Madison Ave
Corvallis, OR
97330
Corvallis Transit System (CTS) is the fareless public transit service for the City of Corvallis, Oregon providing riders with safe and reliable bus service. Access schedules online at: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=167
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Chief McCarthy is ready for his close-up! Send us a message to invite him to your next neighborhood association, service club, or student group meeting. #corvallisoregon #corvallisor #firesafety #publicsafety
Mixed Use Zone Project: August 2020 Update & Community Survey
This video provides and update to the City of Corvallis Mixed Use Zone project. Please fill out a short survey on the project here: surveymonkey.com/r/KLXBQV9.
Chat with the Chief
Fire Chief McCarthy is ready to visit your next virtual meeting to talk about fire safety and preparedness. Email [email protected] for more information.
✋ Who needs one of these? 😷 We want to say “THANK YOU” to the everyday public health heroes who are doing their part and wearing a mask. If that’s you (or if you want to surprise someone you know) just send us a message and we’ll drop one of these nifty stickers in the mail for you. #corvallis
Thank You, Healthcare Workers!
Our friends at Corvallis Fire and Corvallis Police put on a little show this afternoon for the heroes at Good Samaritan Hospital and Corvallis Clinic. They have been on the front lines for weeks and we are grateful for their hard work!
We got our holiday duds out of storage last week...but we picked the rainiest day to hang them up! It was a blustery day to be in a lift bucket, that's for sure.
BCSO Deputy Rick Fontaine Honor Guard - May 20, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Benton County Sheriff's Office Deputy Rick Fontaine, who passed away earlier today from cancer. An honor guard of law enforcement and public safety agencies escorted Deputy Fontaine's family to the funeral home this afternoon.
Meet Your Paramedics - Corvallis Fire Department
Meet the paramedics and EMTs in the Corvallis Fire Department who are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Corvallis Fire Rescue March 2019
Firefighters and 911 dispatchers worked together to locate and rescue a woman trapped on the third story of a burning building on March 8, 2019. Meet the first responders who made this rescue psosible.
Corvallis Fire Department Ambulance Remount
Corvallis Fire Department Battalion Chief Ben Janes talks about how we extend the life of ambulances by remounting the "box" onto a new chassis.
Wings of Freedom Tour 2018
Emergency Medical Services Open House
The view from the mayor’s office at City Hall...
Corvallis Police Decem-Beard Fundraiser
We had a great time at the Corvallis Corkscrew last weekend. Already looking forward to next year's event!
Our newest volunteer firefighters!
Corvallis firefighters spent some time this week practicing their reps for the upcoming Firefighter Stair Climb on March 12. Here's a link to learn more about this fundraiser and get involved to support the Corvallis team: http://www.llswa.org/site/TR/Events/FirefighterStairclimb?team_id=65782&pg=team&fr_id=1552
We love it when our police officers visit the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library!
Corvallis Public Works - Jan. 8, 2017
Here's a look at Public Works vehicles in action over the weekend. This practice is called "gang plowing" and it's used on multi-lane streets. Trust me, you don't want to stand any closer than this!
Chip Ross Park - by air!
Adams Elementary 3rd graders touring City Hall this week!
Rock Creek Watershed and Corvallis Forest Tour
On May 19, you're invited for a close-up look at something just a few Corvallis residents have ever seen: the Rock Creek Watershed and forest, located high up on the slopes of Mary's Peak. The 2,400-acre site provides about 30% of the city's drinking water. The City will be hosting a bus tour of the treatment plant and forest at 5 p.m. May 19. The visit will be a fantastic opportunity to see the vast wooded mountain slopes that capture and funnel water into our municipal water system. The Rock Creek Watershed and Corvallis Forest are truly some of the most remarkable natural resources in the whole valley. We hope you'll join us! More info: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=554&recordid=6948
Imagine Corvallis 2040 - Get Involved!
We stopped by the vision workshops last month and invited people to share their ideas for the future of Corvallis. Here's what they said...
Thanks to everyone who came out for the three Imagine Corvallis 2040 workshops this month! If you missed the workshops and/or still want to offer feedback, feel free to take this brief online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ImagineCorvallis2040
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Welcome to Corvallis
Corvallis is nestled in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, within 90 minutes of the Portland Metropolitan area, world class skiing, and the spectacular Oregon coast. The Portland metro is accessible to the north for those seeking to add some big-city flair to their Northwest lifestyle.
The City of Corvallis is an employer of choice for the entire mid-valley region. With a strong focus on neighborhood livability and top-notch schools, Corvallis offers quite a bit to families as well. The city is filled with abundant parkland and green spaces. Rural natural areas are popular with hikers, cyclists and runners throughout the year.
The community is home to Oregon State University, and its students comprise about half of the city’s population during the school year. Celebrating its 150th year in Corvallis in 2017, OSU offers a wealth of culture and innovation, and many of its graduates take their knowledge directly into the region’s burgeoning technology sector.
Corvallis consistently ranks among the most livable college towns throughout the nation.
Nearby government services
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Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
645 NW Monroe Ave -
Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Librar
645 NW Monroe Ave -
The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Fo
645 NW Monroe Ave -
Corvallis-Benton Economic Development Office
501 SW Madison Ave -
City of Corvallis Police Department
180 NW 5th St -
Benton Soil & Water Conservation District
456 SW Monroe Ave, Ste 110 -
Benton County Sheriff's Office
180 NW 5th St -
Benton County Sheriff's Reserves
180 NW 5th St -
180 NW 5th St
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Benton County Sheriff's Mounted Posse
180 NW 5th St -
HELP - Homeless Employment Launching Project
134 B SW 4th Street. -
425 SW Madison Suite Q1
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205 NW 5th St
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97333
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Human Services Resource Center - Oregon State
Champinefu Lodge, 1030 SW Madison Ave
Other Government Organizations in Corvallis
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Benton County Drug Treatment Court
120 NW 4th St -
Master Naturalist - Oregon State University
321 Richardson Hall, Oregon State University -
Oregon State Naval Reserve Officer Training C
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City of Corvallis Police Department
180 NW 5th St -
975 NW Spruce Street
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Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Co
26208 Finley Refuge Rd -
Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
645 NW Monroe Ave -
97333
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Benton County Sheriff's Reserves
180 NW 5th St -
245 sw cummings ave
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Meets: Via Zoom or in Chintimini Park, Taylor Ave & 26th St.
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Benton County Natural Areas & Parks
360 SW Avery Ave
Comments
we would like to volunteer to help people in need in the Benton/Linn County areas who have been devastated by recent fires. We are new here and just don't know where to start...can someone please suggest some organizations that need physical assistance? We can help with anything from grocery-getting to physical labor.
Thank you!
What is the Corvallis Fire department doing to keep the wildfires in Lincoln City from reaching us here? Are they and the Philomath Fire department over at the coast helping to put the fires out? I would Hope so!
Can we stop taking out healthy trees? What did they think was going to happen with the sidewalk?
Can someone tell me when playgrounds will open? It’s extremely frustrating to not have a place to take young children to play, especially when so many other things are opening.
We cannot have their voices silenced for their movement that we support. We need to use hashtags that represent what we are going to do now and forever to support them.
#hashtagawareness
#endwhitesilence
#endwhiteviolence
#endwhitesupremacy
#eliminateracism
A big thank you to all the wonderful people that responded when I called about my elderly neighbor falling. You guys were great!!!!!!!!
#BikeMonth submission
What is the official status of going for a walk, jogging, and or riding your bike for exercise? Is it allowed to do these things without fear of a walking ticket? Can we walk around the High School track. Obviously we would not want to contact others, but this is a great way to get our exercise
in and some fresh air.
You need to see what your tax dollars are paying for. They are paying for a racist police force
https://www.facebook.com/908009612563863/posts/3400258253338974/
An important question from the Corvallis community to the "City of Corvallis":
𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 are you going to open an investigation into
𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙛𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 at the Third Street crosswalk?
𝙒𝙝𝙮 wasn't this repaired within a matter of days?
𝑾𝒉𝒐 decided it should not be a priority?
𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 are the resignations of the responsible parties?
Corvallis jail guards abused me.
Corvallis jail guards abuse inmates with cold air....I spent 14 hours in a freezing jail cell with out a bed and blanket.....it was so cold that I could see my breath..