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Locals and State respond to Lake Waconda Fire

RELEASE DATE: Apr 09, 2023

Union, Nebraska —More than 75 firefighters from 26 departments continue to work the Waconda Fire located just south of Lake Waconda in Cass County which has burned more than 650 acres. The fire...

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February/March 2023 Beacon

RELEASE DATE: Apr 06, 2023

The February/March 2023 Beacon is now online.

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January 2023 Issue of The Beacon

RELEASE DATE: Feb 01, 2023

The January 2023 Issue of The Beacon is now online.

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Harris, Eckles Earn Green Belts

RELEASE DATE: Jan 12, 2023

Two Nebraska Emergency Management Agency staff members earned their certification or green belts in the state’s process improvement program in 2022. Hazard Mitigation Unit Supervisor Chelsea...

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December Issue of The Beacon

RELEASE DATE: Jan 03, 2023

The December Issue of The Beacon is now online

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November 2022 Beacon Issue

RELEASE DATE: Dec 05, 2022

The November 2022 Beacon has been posted.

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ARCHIVED NEWS

News Releases

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

2018

Lt. Governor’s Be Prepared Awards Recognize Volunteers and Communities - Sep 17, 2018
Gov. Ricketts Deploys Nebraska Army National Guard Helicopters, Soldiers for Hurricane Florence Relief Operations - Sep 13, 2018
2018 Nebraska Severe Weather/Preparedness PSA Contest - Sep 06, 2018
Disasters Happen, Prepare Now, Learn How-September is National Preparedness Month - Aug 31, 2018
Governor Ricketts Thanks President Trump for Disaster Declaration August 28, 2018 - Aug 28, 2018
Gov. Ricketts Requests Federal Disaster Declaration - Aug 13, 2018
Small Business Administration Approves Governor Ricketts' Request - Aug 08, 2018
Nebraska Hosts Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Road Show - Aug 06, 2018
Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 25-31 - Mar 16, 2018
2018 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest Winners Named - Mar 05, 2018
Gov. Ricketts Highlights Nebraska’s Relief Efforts following Hurricanes Harvey & Irma - Feb 16, 2018
Get Prepared for Severe Weather - Jan 03, 2018

The Beacon

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

2018

December Beacon - Dec 21, 2018
November Beacon - Nov 30, 2018
October Beacon - Oct 25, 2018
September Beacon - Sep 28, 2018
August Beacon - Aug 31, 2018
July Beacon - Aug 03, 2018
June Beacon - Jun 29, 2018
May Beacon - May 31, 2018
April Beacon - Apr 30, 2018
March Beacon - Mar 30, 2018
February Beacon - Feb 28, 2018
January Beacon - Jan 31, 2018

Incident Updates

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

2018