Corvallis Alert Notification System Moving to Everbridge

August 22, 2022 - Corvallis Alert, the emergency notification system used by Corvallis public safety officials to reach community members, is moving to a new platform. Starting in September, Corvallis Alert will be powered by Everbridge, an industry-leading notification platform that is used by agencies throughout Oregon. Everbridge is also used by the existing Linn-Benton Alert system that has been in place for many years.

The move to Everbridge will require existing Corvallis Alert subscribers to create a new account on the Everbridge platform. The sign-up process is free, and users can customize their alert preferences. Everbridge can send alerts via text message, email, text to speech, telephone call, voicemail, as well as several other options.

“Corvallis Alert is an essential tool for us to inform the community of things happening within the City limits.” explained Corvallis Emergency Planning Manager Dave Busby. “By moving to this new platform, we can give Corvallis community members a more consistent experience that will improve communications citywide.”

The move to Everbridge was made possible through a subsidy from the State of Oregon. When they sign up for Corvallis Alert, local subscribers also will be automatically signed up for Linn-Benton Alert, which is operated at the county level.

Corvallis Alert is used by public safety officials to send urgent messages about police and fire activity, road closures, natural hazards, and other communications. For more information, go to www.corvallisoregon.gov/corvallisalert.