Rural and Farm Stress Facebook Live - 5/26 @ 4:30 pm CT
On Tuesday, we are co-hosting a Facebook Live with UNMC to discuss stress in rural Nebraska. Share this event on your local social media.
Nominate a Volunteer for a Step Forward Award
The ServeNebraska Step Forward Awards recognizes these outstanding people and groups for their time and service. Award winners will be thoughtfully selected by our governor in tribute to the significant contributions made within the state through volunteerism. Continue reading…
USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers Through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading…
Team Rubicon - COVID-19 Emergency Food Access - Available Nationwide
The program supports patients with cancer, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis who are unable to afford or access food or nutritional needs due to COVID-19. Please share with those in your communities. Continue reading…
NWS Storm Spotter Training Recording Now Available
On May 6th, Nebraska Extension hosted a storm spotter training, which was taught by the National Weather Service. The recording is available here: https://youtu.be/Jj8FeHl1iWQ Continue reading…
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
Check out this press release for the latest public information from the Joint Information Center.
More details at: https://nema.nebraska.gov/press/joint-information-center-updateUpcoming Newsletter Schedule
Moving forward, we will be evaluating the frequency of the disaster newsletter. You may start to see the newsletter on a bi-weekly or monthly schedule. If you have information you would like to share in the newsletter, please forward it to either MIke Bergland-Riese or Ashley Mueller.
Originally published May 22, 2020 -
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