Disaster Response Update
Check out the February update from Ashley Mueller, Extension Educator and Disaster Education Coordinator. Continue reading…
Extension webinar to help faculty, staff understand disaster response, safety
The webinar, Linking Extension and Community Disaster Response: 2020 Missouri River Flooding Forecast, will help University faculty and staff understand the national Emergency Response Framework, emergency response and Extension’s role in it, as well as health and safety considerations. Continue reading…
Extension’s Statewide Roles in Recovery
Since last fall, Nebraska Extension has been engaging in statewide blizzard and flood recovery efforts, working collaboratively with partners to identify recovery strategies and tactics. Our organization has representation on several working groups and task forces. Continue reading…
Disaster Training - Volunteer Reception Center, March 7 in Fremont
The Volunteer Reception Center course will outline the benefits and challenges of using volunteers during disaster relief efforts. Special emphasis will be placed on how to fully plan for and operate a VRC in times of disaster. Continue reading…
Journal Article: Extension’s Role in Emergency Management
This month’s selected journal article is from the Journal of NACAA, titled “Does Cooperative Extension Have a Role to Play in County Emergency Management and/or Disaster Preparedness?” The article was published in December 2019. Continue reading…
More details at: https://www.nacaa.com/journal/index.php?jid=1025Rural Family Stress and Wellness Channel - UNL MediaHub
A Rural Family Stress and Wellness media channel has been added to the UNL MediaHub. The channel currently features two Wellness in Tough Times videos. The videos focus on mental health and rural Nebraskans, symptoms of stress, suicide awareness, resilience, and available resources. Continue reading…
Extension offices complete emergency action plans in 2019
Nebraska Extension and UNL’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Planning are proud to recognize 29 county Extension offices and the Dean’s office for their efforts to complete emergency action plans. Continue reading…
Originally published February 18, 2020 -
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