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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.

Winter Storm and Blizzard - December 2022 near Valentine, Nebraska

Ryan Benjamin, Extension Educator, 2022

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Nebraska Rural Response Hotline:

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Call or text 9-8-8 | Website

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Severe Weather Preparedness During COVID-19

The current situation with COVID-19 does not eliminate the potential for a severe weather outbreak. However, it does require a little extra preparation for such an event as we enter the peak of our storm season. Planning can reduce the danger should a tornado warning be issued.

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Disaster Anniversaries

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