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The Beacon (January, February & March 2024)

RELEASE DATE: Mar 29, 2024

The January, February & March 2024 Issue of The Beacon is now available online.

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Severe Weather Awareness Week Poster Contest Winners Announced

RELEASE DATE: Mar 26, 2024

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Snow and Dangerously Cold Temperatures for Parts of Nebraska

RELEASE DATE: Jan 17, 2024

According to the National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley Nebraska, there is a chance for light snow Wednesday night and slightly heavier accumulations are possible Thursday evening. One to...

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January 11 Weather Advisory

RELEASE DATE: Jan 11, 2024

We are in for another big snow event this week, starting tonight. The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley Nebraska just gave us their latest information on what to look out for. Snow is...

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November/December Issue of The Beacon

RELEASE DATE: Nov 30, 2023

The November/December Issue of The Beacon is now online.

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October Issue of The Beacon

RELEASE DATE: Oct 16, 2023

The October Issue of The Beacon is now online.

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ARCHIVED NEWS

News Releases

2023

Harris, Eckles Earn Green Belts - Jan 12, 2023

2022

Make a Family Emergency Plan - Nov 10, 2022
Public Infrastructure Damage Reports Sought - Jun 13, 2022
Nebraska Association of Emergency Management Conference Held in Grand Island - Apr 12, 2022
State and Locals Hold REP Exercise - Mar 22, 2022
Leadership Kearney Visits NEMA - Mar 09, 2022
Rwandan Ambassador Visits NEMA - Feb 22, 2022
Earthquake Awareness Month - Feb 09, 2022

2021

NEMA Supports Kentucky - Dec 22, 2021
Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest - Dec 15, 2021
EMs Attend NACO Conference - Dec 13, 2021
Capstone Course Held - Dec 08, 2021
ICS 300 Taught in North Platte - Nov 18, 2021
NEMA Speakers Attend Heartland Extension Disaster Education Network - Nov 18, 2021
Gov. Ricketts Seeks Applicants for State Emergency Response Commission - Nov 01, 2021
Assistant Director's Monthly Letter, October 2021 - Nov 01, 2021
Airport Exercise Held - Oct 21, 2021
Erv Portis Named Next Assistant Director of Nebraska Emergency Management Agency - Oct 21, 2021
NEMA Announces Participation in National Preparedness Month - Oct 21, 2021
2021 Preparedness PSA Contest - Oct 21, 2021
Observation Flights Find Fires Fast - Jun 16, 2021
Severe Weather Awareness Week Poster Contest Winners Announced - Mar 15, 2021

2020

2021 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest Rules - Dec 14, 2020
Gov. Ricketts, State Agencies Announce Creation of Incident Management Team - Sep 09, 2020
Be informed. Make a Plan. Build a Kit. September is National Preparedness Month - Sep 01, 2020
Southeast Nebraska Medical Reserve Corps to Receive National Award - May 21, 2020
Severe Weather Awareness Week Poster Contest Winners Announced - Mar 09, 2020
2019 Annual Report - Jan 22, 2020

2019

Lt. Governor’s Be Prepared Awards Recognize Volunteers and Communities - Sep 19, 2019
Annual Report 2018 - Feb 06, 2019

The Beacon

2023

February/March 2023 Beacon - Apr 06, 2023
January 2023 Issue of The Beacon - Feb 01, 2023
December Issue of The Beacon - Jan 03, 2023

2022

November 2022 Beacon Issue - Dec 05, 2022
August Beacon - Sep 06, 2022
July Beacon - Jul 28, 2022
June Beacon - Jun 30, 2022
The Spring Beacon - Jun 02, 2022
April Beacon - May 02, 2022
March 2022 Beacon - Mar 31, 2022
February 2022 Beacon - Feb 28, 2022
January 2022 Beacon - Feb 04, 2022

2021

December Beacon - Dec 22, 2021
November Beacon - Nov 30, 2021
August 2021 Beacon - Oct 21, 2021
September Beacon - Oct 21, 2021
July 2021 Beacon - Jul 30, 2021
May Beacon - May 31, 2021
February 2021 Beacon - Feb 26, 2021
January 2021 Beacon - Jan 29, 2021

2020

November 2020 Beacon - Nov 30, 2020
October Beacon - Oct 29, 2020
September 2020 Beacon - Sep 30, 2020
August Beacon - Aug 31, 2020
July Beacon - Jul 31, 2020
June Beacon - Jul 01, 2020
April Beacon - Jun 03, 2020
May Issue of The Beacon - May 29, 2020
April Beacon - May 05, 2020
March Beacon - May 03, 2020
March 2020 Beacon - Mar 31, 2020
February 2020 Beacon - Mar 02, 2020
January 2020 Beacon Online - Feb 03, 2020

2019

December Beacon - Dec 20, 2019
September Beacon - Sep 30, 2019
August Beacon - Aug 30, 2019
July Beacon - Jul 31, 2019
2019 Spring Beacon - Jun 28, 2019
February Beacon - Mar 01, 2019
January Beacon - Jan 31, 2019

Incident Updates

2023

New Nebraska Fires Breakout Thursday - Apr 14, 2023
Nebraska Fire Activity - Apr 13, 2023
Nebraska Fires Continue to Burn - Apr 12, 2023
Fires Start in 6 Counties - Apr 11, 2023
Gov. Pillen Visits Waconda-Beaver Lake Complex Fire - Apr 10, 2023
Locals and State respond to Lake Waconda Fire - Apr 09, 2023

2022

Rain Overnight Aids in Combating Smokey Fire in Panhandle - Sep 16, 2022
Containment Begins on Banner County Fire - Sep 15, 2022
Air Assets, 30 Volunteer Fire Departments Battle Banner County Fire - Sep 14, 2022
Carter Canyon Fire 100% Contained - Aug 08, 2022
Firefighters Transition Operations as Carter Canyon Fire Nears Complete Containment - Aug 03, 2022
Firefighters Maintain Carter Canyon Fire Perimeter While Keeping an Eye to Weather - Aug 02, 2022
Crew works to Maintain Perimeter of Carter Canyon Wildfire - Aug 01, 2022
Nebraska Type 3 Assumes Command of Road 702 Fire - Apr 29, 2022
Road 702 Fire Update -- Thursday, April 28 - Apr 28, 2022
Wildfires Break Out Across Nebraska - Apr 27, 2022
Road 702 Fire Update -- April 27 - Apr 27, 2022
Road 702 Fire Update -- April 26 - Apr 26, 2022
Road 702 Fire Update -- April 25 - Apr 25, 2022
Nebraska Spring 22 Fire Update - Apr 24, 2022
Nebraska Spring Fires Complex 2022 - Apr 23, 2022
Multiple Fire Departments Fight Large Wildfire in South Central Nebraska - Apr 08, 2022

2021

Lt. Gov. Foley Declares State Disaster for Areas Affected by Dec. 15 Windstorms - Dec 29, 2021
New Housing in Lynch - Dec 08, 2021
Update on Buffalo Creek Fire - Nov 19, 2021
Update on Buffalo Creek Fire - Nov 17, 2021
Wildfire Burns at Buffalo Creek Wildlife Management Center - Nov 15, 2021
Post Fire Update - Oct 21, 2021
Post Fire Afternoon Update, 9/17 - Oct 21, 2021
Disaster Declaration Issued for Panhandle Wildfires - Oct 21, 2021
Post Fire Morning Update, 9/18 - Oct 21, 2021
Vista Trend Fire Afternoon Update, 9/17 - Oct 21, 2021
Applicant Briefings Conducted for July Storms - Oct 21, 2021
Fighting Nebraska Wildfires - Oct 21, 2021
Governor Approves State Public Assistance Payments for Damages from 2019 Floods - Jun 17, 2021

2020

Wildfire in Banner County Burns About 4,000 Acres - Aug 28, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Jun 16, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Jun 09, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Jun 02, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - May 26, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - May 21, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - May 20, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - May 19, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - 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 04, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - May 01, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 30, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 29, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 28, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 27, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 23, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 22, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 21, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 17, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 16, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 16, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 15, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 14, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 13, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 10, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 09, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 08, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 07, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 06, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 03, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 02, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Apr 01, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Mar 31, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Mar 30, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Mar 27, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Mar 26, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Mar 26, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Mar 24, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Mar 23, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Mar 20, 2020
Nebraska Joint Information Center Update - Mar 19, 2020

2019

Counties Assess Damage in Aftermath of South Central Nebraska Flooding - Jul 16, 2019
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Nebraska - Jul 03, 2019
By the Numbers – Nebraska’s Historic Floods - Mar 17, 2019
Update on State Response to Historically Catastrophic Weather Events - Mar 17, 2019
Gov. Ricketts, State Agencies Urge Caution as Devastating Flooding, Weather Impacts Continue - Mar 15, 2019
Update on State Response to Historically Catastrophic Weather Events - Mar 15, 2019
State Response to Severe Weather Continues - Mar 14, 2019