Helping Nebraskans When They Need It Most

Disaster Education

On this site, you'll find information and resources to help you, your family, and community prepare for, and recover from, disasters. We are ready to help you find the answers you need.

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Nebraska Extension Disaster Education on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NEextensiondisasters

Featured Resources: Severe Storms & Extreme Heat

Resources

Nebraska Rural Response Hotline: 1-800-464-0258 | Website  Financial Assistance | Legal Assistance | Disaster Relief | Emotional Support

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline - 1-800-985-5990. Toll free, multilingual, crisis support - available 24/7 | Website

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 24/7, Free, Confidential: Call or text 9-8-8 | Website

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Seeking Applicants for AmeriCorps VISTA Program

We are seeking applicants to provide leadership and coordinate disaster education projects. There are three exciting opportunities available to work with Nebraska Extension and the Nebraska Extension Disaster Education Network team. Visit the following links to learn more and apply:

Severe Weather Preparedness 

Make a severe weather plan before you need it! Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes, so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe place, how you will contact one another, how you will get back together, and what you will do in different situations. 

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Disaster Anniversaries

Reliving the sadness is a very natural part of the healing process. But there is no one right way to heal.

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Nebraska Emergency Management Agency
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