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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Featured Resources

Wildfire Assistance:

Upcoming Programs: 

Webinar: USDA Wildfire Recovery Programs in Nebraska: April 15, 12 pm CDT. No Cost. Registration Required. Visit Center for Ag Profitability's Webinar Series


Wildfire Recovery for Ranchers - April 20, Hyannis

  • Date: April 20, 2026
  • Time: 4-6:30 p.m. (All times are local)
  • Meal served at 6:30 p.m. provided by Hot Meals USA
  • Location: Hyannis Public School, Hyannis, Nebraska

Learn about: FSA assistance programs, NRCS restoration and technical assisstance, range and pasture restoration, Extension resources, rancher fire experience, Taking care of you and your family, support moving forward and next steps. These programs are sponsored by Nebraska Extension, Farm Services Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service. 

News Release     Wildfire Recovery for Ranchers - Hyannis Flyer


Donations and Fundraising

4-H'ers Helping 4-H'ers Fund: Funds are available to any Nebraska 4-H family who has been impacted by a disaster. Learn how you can access the funds or donate. Visit the Nebraska 4-H Foundation


Nebraska Department of Agriculture Resources:

Farm Rescue - https://farmrescue.org/

Other 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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Resources on this site are supported by the 
Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agriculture Systems (A1712), 
Project Award No. 2025-67019-44003, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

 

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