The NOAA Climate Prediction Center (CPC) is forecasting a moderate to high risk of much-below normal temperatures on September 8 & 9 for much of the Northern to Central Great Plains region. In this high-risk area, there is a 60 percent chance of minimum temperatures falling to freezing or lower. Continue reading…
Housing and homelessness continues to be an area of concern post-disaster and during the pandemic. If you are a part of a community coalition or committee working with housing concerns, this upcoming webinar may be of interest to you. Continue reading…
Drought conditions continue to expand in the state. New drought resources from Nebraska Extension are now available. The resources include a webpage and expertise directory. Continue reading…
In coordination with Suicide Awareness month, consider participating in the Chalk you Walk event on September 10. You are invited to create positive and encouraging art with sidewalk chalk. Post your art using the hashtag #neneedsyou. Continue reading…
No Kid Hungry and Nebraska Appleseed are excited to announce new No Kid Hungry Nebraska COVID-19 School Nutrition Grants! The grants are intended to support school nutrition programs adapting to changing needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading…
The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) Annual Meeting will take place virtually September 22-25, 2020. Registration is now open. ALL Extension professionals are invited to attend.
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Disaster and Hazard Readiness Foundations is the inaugural Military Family Readiness Academy series. Three dynamic sessions will be held this fall to engage military family service providers and Extension professionals in foundational conversations that support disaster readiness. Continue reading…
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to COVID-19, there is no better time to be involved this September. Continue reading…
FEMA Region II is celebrating National Preparedness Month by hosting “Lunch and Learn” webinars every Tuesday in September from 12 – 12:30 PM ET. Learn how you can prepare yourself, your family and your community for emergencies. Continue reading…
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm CT
FEMA Region II will discuss how they engage youth in preparedness. Each speaker will highlight programs that have proven successful including Youth Preparedness Councils, Teen CERT, Preparedness Summer POD Exercises. Continue reading…