Disaster PrepWise program aimed at helping people plan for emergencies before they happen has made its way to Linn County.

Linn County Public Health and the Linn County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) announced Tuesday the addition of two AmeriCorps members to enhance disaster preparedness efforts for older populations.

Melody Urich is serving with Linn County Public Health as an AmeriCorps member promoting the Disaster PrepWise program.

With temperatures continuing to drop, it’s important to be prepared for a disaster or emergency. However, UI Associate Professor of community and behavioral health Sato Ashida has found that some of ...