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2025 Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest Winners Announced
RELEASE DATE: Mar 27, 2025
Officials Urge Nebraskans to Prepare for Severe Weather Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest Winners Announced March 27, 2025 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — During a news conference at the Capitol on...
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Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week
RELEASE DATE: Mar 24, 2025
March 24, 2025 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is highlighting the message of preparedness during Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 24-28. ...
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Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Counties Impacted by Winter Storm
RELEASE DATE: Mar 24, 2025
CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen declared a state of emergency for more than 20 counties impacted by a winter storm. The combination of rain, sleet,...
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News Releases
2025
2024
Public Notice to Lease Office Building for a FEMA Branch Office - Dec 11, 2024
2025 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest - Dec 04, 2024
Nebraskans are Encouraged to Start Preparing for Winter Weather - Nov 07, 2024
Federal Funding Approved for Nebraska Storms on July 31 - Oct 23, 2024
Nebraska National Guard Hurricane Support Mission Cancelled - Oct 15, 2024
Hurricane Milton: Gov. Pillen Orders Deployment of Nebraska National Guard - Oct 10, 2024
Nebraska Telecommunicator Emergency Response Team assisting in Hurricane-Ravaged North Carolina - Oct 07, 2024
DR-4822 Applicant Briefing Schedule - Oct 02, 2024
SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Nebraska Private Nonprofit Organizations - Sep 26, 2024
NEMA News Release: State Officials Highlight the Importance of Planning for Power Outages - Sep 25, 2024
Federal Aid Available for Multiple Nebraska counties, June 20 - July 8 Storms - Sep 25, 2024
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Bronco Fire - Sep 25, 2024
Bronco Fire Update - Sep 19, 2024
NEMA News Release: National Preparedness Month - Sep 04, 2024
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Funding for July 31-Aug. 1 Storms - Sep 03, 2024
DR-4808 Applicant Briefing Schedule - Aug 28, 2024
President Joe Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for May 20-June 3 Storms - Aug 21, 2024
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Counties Impacted by Storms - Aug 02, 2024
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Aid for May 20 - June 3 Storms - Jul 30, 2024
One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance - Jul 08, 2024
Deadline Approaching for SBA Disaster Loans for Property Damage due to Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds and Tornadoes - Jun 28, 2024
Coast Guard Cautions Public on Missouri River Due to Flooding - Jun 25, 2024
Governors Pillen & Reynolds Issue Joint Request to Stay Off Missouri River - Jun 24, 2024
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Counties Along Missouri River - Jun 24, 2024
Gov. Pillen Authorizes Helicopter and Crew to Help with Iowa Flooding - Jun 23, 2024
Gov. Pillen Issues Emergency Disaster Declaration for May 20 – June 3 Storms - Jun 23, 2024
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Wildfire in Panhandle - Jun 23, 2024
Disaster Recovery Centers Closing, help is still available - Jun 13, 2024
DR-4786 Applicant Briefing Schedule - May 31, 2024
DR-4778 Applicant Briefing Schedule - May 31, 2024
SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Nebraska Private Nonprofit Organizations - May 30, 2024
Nebraska Counties Receive Federal Disaster Declaration for early April Storm - May 28, 2024
FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Centers in Iowa - May 22, 2024
FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Centers in Douglas and Washington counties - May 09, 2024
FEMA Offers a Variety of Help for Nebraska Tornado Survivors - May 08, 2024
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for April Panhandle Storm - May 07, 2024
FEMA to Visit Local Neighborhoods to Assist Tornado Survivors - May 04, 2024
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration and Assistance - May 03, 2024
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance after Nebraska Tornadoes - May 03, 2024
Funding opportunity through 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program - Apr 19, 2024
Severe Weather Awareness Week Poster Contest Winners Announced - Mar 26, 2024
Snow and Dangerously Cold Temperatures for Parts of Nebraska - Jan 17, 2024
January 11 Weather Advisory - Jan 11, 2024
2025 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest - Dec 04, 2024
Nebraskans are Encouraged to Start Preparing for Winter Weather - Nov 07, 2024
Federal Funding Approved for Nebraska Storms on July 31 - Oct 23, 2024
Nebraska National Guard Hurricane Support Mission Cancelled - Oct 15, 2024
Hurricane Milton: Gov. Pillen Orders Deployment of Nebraska National Guard - Oct 10, 2024
Nebraska Telecommunicator Emergency Response Team assisting in Hurricane-Ravaged North Carolina - Oct 07, 2024
DR-4822 Applicant Briefing Schedule - Oct 02, 2024
SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Nebraska Private Nonprofit Organizations - Sep 26, 2024
NEMA News Release: State Officials Highlight the Importance of Planning for Power Outages - Sep 25, 2024
Federal Aid Available for Multiple Nebraska counties, June 20 - July 8 Storms - Sep 25, 2024
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Bronco Fire - Sep 25, 2024
Bronco Fire Update - Sep 19, 2024
NEMA News Release: National Preparedness Month - Sep 04, 2024
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Funding for July 31-Aug. 1 Storms - Sep 03, 2024
DR-4808 Applicant Briefing Schedule - Aug 28, 2024
President Joe Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for May 20-June 3 Storms - Aug 21, 2024
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Counties Impacted by Storms - Aug 02, 2024
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Aid for May 20 - June 3 Storms - Jul 30, 2024
One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance - Jul 08, 2024
Deadline Approaching for SBA Disaster Loans for Property Damage due to Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds and Tornadoes - Jun 28, 2024
Coast Guard Cautions Public on Missouri River Due to Flooding - Jun 25, 2024
Governors Pillen & Reynolds Issue Joint Request to Stay Off Missouri River - Jun 24, 2024
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Counties Along Missouri River - Jun 24, 2024
Gov. Pillen Authorizes Helicopter and Crew to Help with Iowa Flooding - Jun 23, 2024
Gov. Pillen Issues Emergency Disaster Declaration for May 20 – June 3 Storms - Jun 23, 2024
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Wildfire in Panhandle - Jun 23, 2024
Disaster Recovery Centers Closing, help is still available - Jun 13, 2024
DR-4786 Applicant Briefing Schedule - May 31, 2024
DR-4778 Applicant Briefing Schedule - May 31, 2024
SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Nebraska Private Nonprofit Organizations - May 30, 2024
Nebraska Counties Receive Federal Disaster Declaration for early April Storm - May 28, 2024
FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Centers in Iowa - May 22, 2024
FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Centers in Douglas and Washington counties - May 09, 2024
FEMA Offers a Variety of Help for Nebraska Tornado Survivors - May 08, 2024
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for April Panhandle Storm - May 07, 2024
FEMA to Visit Local Neighborhoods to Assist Tornado Survivors - May 04, 2024
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration and Assistance - May 03, 2024
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance after Nebraska Tornadoes - May 03, 2024
Funding opportunity through 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program - Apr 19, 2024
Severe Weather Awareness Week Poster Contest Winners Announced - Mar 26, 2024
Snow and Dangerously Cold Temperatures for Parts of Nebraska - Jan 17, 2024
January 11 Weather Advisory - Jan 11, 2024
2023
September PET Preview - Aug 21, 2023
August PET Preview - Jul 20, 2023
Harris, Eckles Earn Green Belts - Jan 12, 2023
August PET Preview - Jul 20, 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
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
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
The Beacon
2025
2024
The Beacon (July, August & September 2024) - Oct 09, 2024
The Beacon (April, May & June 2024) - Jul 01, 2024
The Beacon (January, February & March 2024) - Mar 29, 2024
The Beacon (April, May & June 2024) - Jul 01, 2024
The Beacon (January, February & March 2024) - Mar 29, 2024
2023
November/December Issue of The Beacon - Nov 30, 2023
October Issue of The Beacon - Oct 16, 2023
August-September 2023 Beacon - Sep 07, 2023
July 2023 Issue of The Beacon - Aug 02, 2023
June 2023 Issue of The Beacon - Jul 03, 2023
May 2023 Issue of The Beacon - Jun 02, 2023
The Beacon April in Review - May 04, 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
October Issue of The Beacon - Oct 16, 2023
August-September 2023 Beacon - Sep 07, 2023
July 2023 Issue of The Beacon - Aug 02, 2023
June 2023 Issue of The Beacon - Jul 03, 2023
May 2023 Issue of The Beacon - Jun 02, 2023
The Beacon April in Review - May 04, 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
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
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
Incident Updates
2025
2024
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
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
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
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