It's important to know the different evacuation levels. Level 1 (Get Ready) - Be ready, think about evacuation plans. Level 2 (Set) - Be ready to leave asap. Level 3 (Go) - GO! For more information, go to facebook.com/BentonCountyEm…

On June 25th, Benton County Emergency Management conducted a test of the CodeRED notification system. Part of this test was to validate the database, and to verify phone numbers are still valid. This week, CodeRED has been making further validation c.. facebook.com/BentonCountyEm…

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Earthquake Preparedness in focus in Central and Eastern Washington | Washington State Military Department, Citizens Serving Citizens with Pride & Tradition mil.wa.gov/news/earthquak…

Don't forget about the Earthquake Symposium tomorrow at 6:30 PM. Please join us at the Richland Public Library to learn about the earthquake risk in our area and what you can do to prepare. facebook.com/bces.pio/posts…

SIREN TESTING - Emergency Management officials from Benton and Franklin Counties, Energy Northwest and the Department of Energy, will conduct annual siren tests Thursday, October 17, between 10 a.m. and noon. Testing... facebook.com/bces.pio/posts…

SIREN TESTING REMINDER - Emergency Management officials from Benton and Franklin Counties, Energy Northwest and the Department of Energy, will conduct annual siren tests today between 10 a.m. and noon.

As you prepare to travel for the holidays, please be cautious of conditions and prepare for any possible inclement weather. Winter driving can be hazardous. One simple way to keep yourself and everyone on the road safe is to slow down. Remember, “Ice... weather.gov/winter

We have reports of a 911 outage impacting landlines in north Franklin County. This may impact areas such as Connell, Kahlotus, Mesa and Basin City. This was caused by an equipment disruption. Crews are on the scene, but... facebook.com/bces.pio/posts…

It's the first snowfall of the year. We'd like to remind everyone to drive for conditions. Ice and snow, take it slow. Snow is expected through the night into the early morning. Also, temperatures are expected to get low throughout... weather.gov/safety/winter

The Level 1 Evacuations issued earlier have been lifted. This was in the area of: Gibbon Road to Yakitat Road between the Yakima River and north of Interstate 82.

Level 1 evacuations have been issued for: Heritage Hills Drive in Richland. Level 1 evacuations are an indication for you to GET READY, by making preparations for family members, pets or livestock. You DO NOT need to leave now, but be prepared in ... tp5qs.app.goo.gl/2o31

Level 1 evacuations for the Heritage Hills Drive area in Richland. have been lifted.... tp5qs.app.goo.gl/kF1R

The level two evacuations have been lifted along Rockwood Drive, from Heritage Hills to Adair Dr. in Richland.... tp5qs.app.goo.gl/zdCW

Due to the Wildland Fire, please avoid the Rattlesnake Slope Wildlife area and all trail heads.