MAILMAN lists have replaced Listservs
We have migrated out of Listserv and into MAILMAN for our group emailing distribution systems! Please update your email address books! The listserv emails will not work starting July 1. Continue reading…
2023 Nebraska Extension H.O.P.E. Challenge Update
Several locations have scheduled Stop the Bleed trainings. If you are located in or near one of these areas, you’ll want to register soon before sessions are completely filled. All of the registrations are available through EventBrite. Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension’s Role in Disasters
The June 20 webinar, “Nebraska Extension’s Role in Disasters” was recorded and is now available on the Nebraska Extension Disaster Education website at https://disaster.unl.edu/employee-resources . You can also download the slides. Continue reading…
Preparedness Resources to Share
July is Fireworks Awareness Safety Month and Extreme Heat Awareness Month. Learn more and find resources at https://www.ready.gov/calendar Continue reading…
NOAA / NWS Free Remote Weather Forecast Service
Are you planning an outdoor event? Help keep everyone safe by adding this free weather forecasting service to your planning and risk assessment process. The NWS Weather Forecast Service can provide you with a local forecast for lightning, precipitation, high winds, and severe storms. Continue reading…
Moisture Meters and How to Use Them
While some locations in our state are hoping for rain, other areas have had heavy rainfall with more to come. Recently, a homeowner from the Albion area reached out for help because their basement was damaged from flash flooding. Continue reading…
Hail Know Website and Toolkit
Hail impacts many communities and industries each year, causing annual economic losses in excess of $1 billion. In recent weeks, locations across Nebraska have experienced losses from thunderstorms producing large, damaging hail. Continue reading…
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is a nationally supported, locally implemented initiative that teaches people how to better prepare themselves for hazards that may affect their communities. Continue reading…
Drought Impacts on People
While many locations across Nebraska are experiencing heavy rains and severe storms, over one-third of the state is experiencing severe (D2) to exceptional drought (D4) conditions. Continue reading…
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Please check the dates of Nebraska Extension's upcoming professional development programs and register for those that you want to attend. More information on these programs can be found at: https://myextension.unl.edu/professional-development
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Personnel Changes
Listed are Extension personnel changes that have occurred since the last Keeping Up. If we have missed someone who is new or who has left our system, please contact Kathleen Lodl or Dave Varner. Continue reading…
Open Position Announcements
BE A LEADER IN YOUR COMMUNITY. FIND A CAREER YOU LOVE. Join a team of faculty and partners throughout the state helping to create innovative solutions to solve pressing issues facing Nebraskans.
More details at: https://extension.unl.edu/careers-0/
Originally published July 7, 2023 -
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