If a serious disaster were to occur in Linn County, emergency responders, 9-1-1 call centers and help could be days away.
County and city officials throughout the county are holding a number of classes funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over the next year to help residents prepare for disaster.
Class topics include emergency preparedness and disaster first aid, which teaches people how to triage, assessing and prioritizing patients as well as providing…