Emergency Preparedness

The following links will help you access information for preparing an emergency plan for your home or business.

Ready Benton County
The Benton County Emergency Management Agency website has information about the Ready.GOV approved plan to develop a Family Emergency Plan. Click here to visit their website.

Office of Emergency Communications (OEC)
The Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) is a consolidated dispatch center responsible for providing public safety communications services to our county. OEC personnel are often the first point of contact in an emergency. OEC is a 24/7 center that provides dispatch services for 12 Law Enforcement agencies, including Benton County Sheriff’s Office, 20 Fire Departments, and 3 Emergency Medical Services. Click here to visit their website.

Storm Shelter Registration
This program will provide emergency personnel with time-saving information should your storm shelter be blocked by debris. Click here to visit their website.