Nebraska Emergency Management Agency

Hot and humid weather remains in place through at least Monday, with the potential for heat indices to exceed 100F at times. Make sure to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if outside!

🚨FREE CERT Program Manager Course🚨

Interested in leading or growing a local CERT program? Join this free two-day training!

📅August 11–12
🕗8:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍Grand Island, NE

Open to current and prospective CERT Program Managers and those supporting local CERT programs. Participants must be 19+ and have completed CERT Basic Training or have a qualifying first responder background.

📝Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PWNKKFM

📰The new issue of The Beacon is live!

The April, May & June 2026 edition is now available online.

Check it out here: https://nema.nebraska.gov/articles.php?nid=402

Crews continue making steady progress on the Log Road Fire, now estimated at 1,526 acres and 21% contained.

Firefighters remain engaged, strengthening lines, addressing hotspots, and limiting spread. Local, state, and federal resources continue supporting suppression efforts, including Nebraska National Guard aviation assets and personnel.

We thank local communities for their support and all Nebraskans who have stepped up to assist.

More: https://nema.nebraska.gov/articles.php?nid=399