There may be strong tornadoes, large hail and severe thunderstorms today. CNN Meteorologist, Allison Chinchar, expects multiple tornadoes in multiple states, including Nebraska. If you haven’t already, make sure you have a severe weather plan…
Severe Weather Awareness Week is a time for the National Weather Service to test communications systems. Severe weather season is just around the corner, and now is the time to prepare yourself and your family for…
Nebraska law does provide civil immunity protection for volunteers in certain situations: NE Good Samaritan Law Nebraska has a “Good Samaritan” law[1] which states that a person who is gratuitously giving emergency care to a…
February is Flood Safety Month and a time to brush up on ice jam safety. Streams can carry chunks of floating ice. If there is some sort of obstruction of the stream’s current, like a…
According to Merriam-Webster, “resilience” means “the ability to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens” or “the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been pulled, stretched,…
Winter always brings a variety of dangers: snow, ice, sleet, and extreme cold among other dangers. Remember to always be prepared during winter weather. Staying safe is often times a mater of preparedness. Click on…
The Disaster Relief Needs Assessment is complete and posted. Please check out our completed Disaster Relief Needs Assessment Report by clicking on the link below. You will also find the report on this website posted…
The Nebraska Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (NE VOAD) has organized multi-agency resource center (MARC) training opportunities throughout Nebraska. There is no cost for training and lunch will be provided. For more information about the…
View in FEMA Multimedia Library Video by FEMA HQTV – Apr 16, 2015 FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate encourages people to prepare their families, businesses and communities in taking part of America’s PrepareAthon
Check out this great article from Department of Justice attorney, Chiraag Bains, discussing the crucial need for legal advocates during national disasters. Bains clearly paints the picture of the need for legal advocacy using…