Nationwide, March is designated as Severe Weather Awareness Month. While we know weather risks can occur in any month, March really kicks off the severe weather season across the nation. It is an excellent time to promote messages on preparedness and severe weather safety. Continue reading…
This preparedness planning resource was developed by the Mid-America Regional Council with support from the Community Disaster Resiliency Network and the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation. Continue reading…
As we think about the railroad system across Nebraska, nearly all of us live, work or travel near a rail line. Understanding what may happen in a rail emergency and knowing how to report an incident or rail accident is important... Continue reading…
Farm Rescue’s mission is to help farmers and ranchers who have experienced a major illness, injury, or natural disaster by providing the necessary equipment and volunteer workforce to plant, hay or harvest their crop. Livestock feeding assistance is also available to producers. Continue reading…
FEMA Individual Assistance is going through reforms that will expand benefits for disaster survivors, cut red tape, provide funds faster and give survivors more flexibility. You have an opportunity to learn more at a FEMA Region VII Lunch and Learn on March 12, 12 – 1 p.m. CDT /11 a.m. – 12 p.m. MDT Continue reading…
We're thrilled to announce registration is open for the Corn Challenge – a premier contest inviting participation from 4-H members (aged 8 and older as of January 1st) and FFA members (in-school members). Join us on this journey to explore every aspect of corn production. Continue reading…
Nebraska Extension and UNL’s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Planning encourage county Extension offices and Extension units to have plans in place for disasters and emergencies. Continue reading…
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 Continue reading…
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…
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