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2021

September 20, 2021 - Disaster Declaration Issued for Panhandle Wildfires
September 18, 2021 - Post Fire Morning Update, 9/18
September 17, 2021 - Vista Trend Fire Afternoon Update, 9/17
September 17, 2021 - Post Fire Afternoon Update, 9/17
September 17, 2021 - Post Fire Update
September 01, 2021 - August 2021 Beacon
August 30, 2021 - NEMA Announces Participation in National Preparedness Month
August 23, 2021 - Erv Portis Named Next Assistant Director of Nebraska Emergency Management Agency
July 30, 2021 - July 2021 Beacon Now Online
June 30, 2021 - June Beacon
June 17, 2021 - Governor Approves State Public Assistance Payments for Damages from 2019 Floods
June 16, 2021 - Observation Flights Find Fires Fast
May 31, 2021 - May Beacon
May 03, 2021 - April Beacon
May 03, 2021 - March Beacon
March 15, 2021 - Severe Weather Awareness Week Poster Contest Winners Announced
February 26, 2021 - February 2021 Beacon
January 29, 2021 - The Beacon

2020

December 14, 2020 - 2021 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest Rules
November 30, 2020 - November 2020 Beacon Online Now
October 29, 2020 - The October Beacon
September 30, 2020 - September Newsletter
September 09, 2020 - Gov. Ricketts, State Agencies Announce Creation of Incident Management Team
September 01, 2020 - Be informed. Make a Plan. Build a Kit. September is National Preparedness Month
August 31, 2020 - August 2020 Beacon Online
August 28, 2020 - Wildfire in Banner County Burns About 4,000 Acres
July 31, 2020 - July 2020 Issue of The Beacon online
July 01, 2020 - June 2020 Beacon Online Now
June 16, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center News Release
June 09, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
June 02, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
May 29, 2020 - May Issue of The Beacon
May 26, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
May 21, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
May 21, 2020 - Southeast Nebraska Medical Reserve Corps to Receive National Award
May 20, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
May 19, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
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May 18, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
May 15, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
May 14, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
May 13, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
May 12, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
May 11, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
May 08, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
May 07, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
May 06, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
May 05, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
May 05, 2020 - April 2020 Beacon Online Now
May 04, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
May 01, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 30, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 29, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 28, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 27, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 23, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 22, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 21, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 17, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 16, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 16, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 15, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 14, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 13, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 10, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 09, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 08, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 07, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 06, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 03, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 02, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
April 01, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
March 31, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
March 31, 2020 - The March 2020 Beacon is online
March 30, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
March 27, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
March 26, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center News Release
March 26, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
March 24, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
March 23, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
March 20, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
March 19, 2020 - Nebraska Joint Information Center Update
March 09, 2020 - Severe Weather Awareness Week Poster Contest Winners Announced
March 02, 2020 - The February Beacon
February 03, 2020 - January 2020 Beacon Online
January 22, 2020 - 2019 Annual Report

2019

December 20, 2019 - The December Beacon
September 30, 2019 - The September Beacon
September 19, 2019 - Lt. Governor’s Be Prepared Awards Recognize Volunteers and Communities
August 30, 2019 - The August Beacon
July 31, 2019 - July 2019 Beacon Online
July 16, 2019 - Counties Assess Damage in Aftermath of South Central Nebraska Flooding
July 03, 2019 - SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Nebraska
June 28, 2019 - The Spring Beacon
March 17, 2019 - News Release: March 17, 2019
March 17, 2019 - News Release: March 16, 2019
March 15, 2019 - Gov. Ricketts, State Agencies Urge Caution as Devastating Flooding, Weather Impacts Continue
March 15, 2019 - Update on State Response to Historically Catastrophic Weather Events
March 14, 2019 - State Response to Severe Weather Continues
March 01, 2019 - February Newsletter Online
February 06, 2019 - Annual Report 2018
January 31, 2019 - January 2019 Beacon Available

2018

December 21, 2018 - December Issue of The Beacon
November 30, 2018 - The November issue of The Beacon
October 25, 2018 - October Beacon Online
September 28, 2018 - The September 2018 Beacon is now online
September 17, 2018 - Lt. Governor’s Be Prepared Awards Recognize Volunteers and Communities
September 13, 2018 - Gov. Ricketts Deploys Nebraska Army National Guard Helicopters, Soldiers for Hurricane Florence Relief Operations
September 06, 2018 - 2018 Nebraska Severe Weather/Preparedness PSA Contest
August 31, 2018 - A new of "The Beacon" is now online.
August 31, 2018 - Disasters Happen, Prepare Now, Learn How-September is National Preparedness Month
August 28, 2018 - Governor Ricketts Thanks President Trump for Disaster Declaration
August 13, 2018 - Gov. Ricketts Requests Federal Disaster Declaration
August 08, 2018 - Small Business Administration Approves Governor Ricketts' Request
August 06, 2018 - Nebraska Hosts Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Road Show
August 03, 2018 - July Issue of The Beacon is Available
June 29, 2018 - June 2018 Beacon Online Now
May 31, 2018 - May 2018 Beacon
April 30, 2018 - April Beacon Online Now
March 30, 2018 - March Beacon Online Now
March 16, 2018 - Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 25-31
March 05, 2018 - 2018 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest Winners Named
February 28, 2018 - The February Issue of The Beacon
February 16, 2018 - Gov. Ricketts Highlights Nebraska’s Relief Efforts following Hurricanes Harvey & Irma
January 31, 2018 - January Beacon
January 03, 2018 - Get Prepared for Severe Weather

2017

December 28, 2017 - The December Beacon
November 30, 2017 - November 2017 Issue of the Beacon
November 02, 2017 - October Issue of The Beacon
September 29, 2017 - September Issue of The Beacon Available
September 27, 2017 - PSA Contest Entries Sought
September 11, 2017 - Nebraska National Guard Deploying Helicopters/Soldiers for Hurricane Irma Relief Operation
September 02, 2017 - Nebraska Continues to Support Texas
August 31, 2017 - Nebraska Continues to Support Texas
August 30, 2017 - The August Issue of NEMA Newsletter is Available
August 29, 2017 - Nebraska Supports Texas during Hurricane Harvey Response
August 28, 2017 - Requests for Public Assistance Due Wednesday
August 20, 2017 - Are You Ready for the Eclipse?
August 19, 2017 - Agencies Continue Preparation for Great American Eclipse
August 17, 2017 - State Agencies Cooperate on Eclipse Prep
August 16, 2017 - State Continues to Prepare for Eclipse Viewing
August 10, 2017 - Announcement of Initial Public Notice From FEMA
August 09, 2017 - Applicant Briefings Scheduled For Communities with Damage from June 12-17 Declared Disaster
August 08, 2017 - Disaster Assistance Work Underway for 18 Nebraska Counties
August 01, 2017 - President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska
July 31, 2017 - July 2017 Issue of the Beacon Available
July 21, 2017 - Governor’s Office Approves Emergency Proclamation Due to Dry Conditions
July 03, 2017 - SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Nebraska Businesses and Residents
June 27, 2017 - June 2017 Issue of the Beacon Available
June 26, 2017 - President Donald J. Trump Approves Nebraska Disaster Declaration
June 23, 2017 - Governor Approves Waiver on Limited Work Hour Regulation for Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators Involved in Response Efforts for June 12-16 Storms
June 20, 2017 - Recovery Continuing in Nebraska Communities Affected by Storms
June 17, 2017 - Storm Damage Reported Across Eastern Nebraska
May 31, 2017 - May 2017 Issue of the Beacon Available
May 01, 2017 - April 2017 Issue of The Beacon
March 31, 2017 - The March Issue of The Beacon is Now Available
March 17, 2017 - NEMA 2016 Annual Report is now available
March 08, 2017 - 2017 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest Winners Named
January 19, 2017 - Grant to Counter Violent Extremism Awarded to NEMA

2016

September 30, 2016 - Sixth Annual Great Shakeout Set, Oct. 20
September 22, 2016 - Be Prepared Awards Recognize Volunteers and Communities
August 29, 2016 - September is National Preparedness Month
August 18, 2016 - August-September 2016 Issue of NEMA's Newsletter, The Beacon
June 17, 2016 - June 2016 Issue of NEMA's Newsletter, The Beacon
May 12, 2016 - Spring 2016 Issue of NEMA's Newsletter, The Beacon
April 18, 2016 - Annual Exercise Tests Interoperable Communications
March 04, 2016 - Nebraskans Should be Prepared for an Increased River Flood Risk this Spring
March 04, 2016 - 2016 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest Winners Named
March 02, 2016 - NEMA's 2015 Annual Report
March 02, 2016 - January-February Issue of NEMA's Newsletter, The Beacon
February 01, 2016 - Gov. Ricketts Urges Nebraskans to Monitor Weather Condition
February 01, 2016 - Nebraska Emergency Management Launches New Website
January 07, 2016 - 2016 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest

2015

December 16, 2015 - December 2015 Issue of NEMA's Newsletter The Beacon
September 24, 2015 - Summer Summary Issue of NEMA's Newsletter The Beacon
September 16, 2015 - Dawes County Fire Burns 1,800 Acres
September 10, 2015 - Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is Oct. 15
August 14, 2015 - 16 Nebraska Counties Added to Disaster Declaration
August 14, 2015 - NEMA, Lt. Governor’s Office announce 10th Annual Nebraska Infrastructure Protection Conference
June 26, 2015 - President Approves Federal Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, Flooding from May 6 to June 17
May 18, 2015 - State Requests FEMA Public Damage Assessment
May 14, 2015 - State Requests Small Business Administration Damage Assessment
May 11, 2015 - State Status Report
May 09, 2015 - State Status Report
May 09, 2015 - Communities Hope for No More Rain
May 08, 2015 - State Status Report
May 08, 2015 - State Keeping an Eye on the Sky
May 07, 2015 - State Status Report
May 07, 2015 - State Responds to Tornadoes and Flooding
April 30, 2015 - Nebraska Earns Reaccreditation
April 18, 2015 - FEMA Specialists Provide Free Rebuilding Information at Kearney, Norfolk Home Improvement Stores
April 15, 2015 - Communications a Key to Safety at Fire Academy
April 14, 2015 - Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy Update
April 13, 2015 - Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy - New Class to Assist with Prescribed Burns
April 12, 2015 - Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy, Eight Years Strong
April 11, 2015 - Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy Uses Tagging and Tracking System
April 10, 2015 - Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy Prepares for Student Arrival
March 09, 2015 - 2015 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest Winners Named
January 16, 2015 - 2015 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest

2014

October 17, 2014 - Disaster Project Work Continues
October 10, 2014 - Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is Oct. 16
October 01, 2014 - NEMA, FEMA Holding Free Safe Room Workshops
August 27, 2014 - FEMA Specialists Provide Free Rebuilding Information at Holdrege, Bellevue Home Improvement Stores
August 15, 2014 - Pilger Hosts Free Workshops on Floodplain Management and Flood Insurance
August 08, 2014 - Rebuilding Specialists Provide Information at Beaver Crossing and Seward
August 01, 2014 - NEMA, FEMA Holding Free Safe Room Workshops in Pilger Next Week
July 31, 2014 - SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Those Affected by Recent Storms
July 29, 2014 - Nebraska to Request Assistance from the SBA in the Wake of Storms
July 17, 2014 - Storm Update
July 15, 2014 - Storm Update
July 10, 2014 - Storm Update
July 02, 2014 - Storm Update
June 30, 2014 - Storm Update
June 26, 2014 - Storm Update
June 25, 2014 - Storm Update
June 24, 2014 - Storm Update
June 23, 2014 - Storm Update
June 23, 2014 - Former state patrol superintendent named to NEMA assistant director post
June 22, 2014 - Pilger Community to Hold Meeting for Residents, Monday, June 23
June 21, 2014 - Gov. Heineman Surveys Storm Damage, Thanks Volunteers
June 20, 2014 - Cleanup Continues, Missouri River Flood Threat Lessens
June 19, 2014 - Cleanup Efforts Continue; Missouri River Reaching Flood Stage in some Locations
June 18, 2014 - Tornado hits Coleridge Tuesday evening; Cleanup Efforts Continue in Pilger
June 17, 2014 - EF4 Tornado Confirmed in Pilger, NE
June 17, 2014 - Mother's Day Storm Gets Presidential Declaration
June 16, 2014 - Tornadoes hit Stanton, Cuming and Wayne Counties
May 20, 2014 - NEMA Update on Storm Disaster Response
May 19, 2014 - NEMA Update on Storm Disaster Response
May 18, 2014 - NEMA Update on Storm Disaster Response
May 17, 2014 - NEMA Update on Storm Disaster Response
May 16, 2014 - NEMA Update on Storm Disaster Response
May 15, 2014 - NEMA Update on Storm Disaster Response
May 14, 2014 - NEMA Update on Storm Disaster Response
May 13, 2014 - NEMA Update on Storm Disaster Response
May 12, 2014 - NEMA Update on Storm Disaster Response
April 28, 2014 - Nebraska Wildland Fire Academy Offered April 26-May 4
April 25, 2014 - Fire Weather Class Open to the Public
April 21, 2014 - Airport Breakfast and SEAT Base Dedication
March 14, 2014 - State Monitors River Conditions for Potential Flooding
March 05, 2014 - 2014 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest Winners Named
January 17, 2014 - 2014 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest