Featured Resources
Wildfire Assistance:
Nebraska Department of Agriculture Resources:
- Disaster relief resources and donation sites: https://nda.nebraska.gov/disasterresources
- For Producers: If you have been impacted by the wildfire and need hay, feedstuffs, fencing materials, volunteer help, equipment, etc. call 1-800-831-0550 or fill out the form at https://bit.ly/ndadonationrequests. Be prepared to share your name, contact information, address, what assistance you are seeking.
- For Donations: If you have hay, feed, fencing materials, equipment, household supplies, etc. that you are willing to donate, please call 1-800-831-0550 or fill out the form at: https://bit.ly/ndadonationsupplies. Be prepared to share your name, contact information and what you have that you are willing to donate and the amount, along with your location.
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
Wildfires
- After Wildfire: Livestock Care, Documentation, and Recovery for Nebraska Cattle Operations (March 13, 2026)
- Vigilance in Monitoring Calf Health Following Exposure to Wildfire Smoke (March 17, 2026)
- USDA Programs for Producers Impacted by Wildfires
- Nebraska Wildfire Activity/Risk Maps and Resources
- Fire Safety During Harvest Season: Essential Tips for Farmers
- Livestock Producers Impacted by Wildfires
- Resources for Crop Producers
Home, Health & Safety
- Returning Home After a Wildfire (March 17, 2026) Addressing Safety and Smoke Odors - English
- Wildfires and Early Childhood
- Cleaning Up After a Disaster
- Replacing Important Documents
- Disaster Anniversaries
Resources
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.
Disaster Anniversaries
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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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