🚑 Emergency Preparedness
Helping our community prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.
Is Your Family Prepared? Experts recommend having at least 72 hours of emergency supplies on hand. Use our checklist below to get started today.
Our Role in Emergency Preparedness
The Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department works to strengthen our community’s capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies — including natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and other large-scale events that affect community health.
We coordinate closely with local, state, and federal partners including the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, FEMA, and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
Ready Nebraska
We are a proud partner of the Ready Nebraska program, which provides practical guidance for families, businesses, and schools to prepare for emergencies. Visit ready.nebraska.gov for statewide resources.
Emergency Supply Checklist
Water
One gallon per person per day for at least 3 days. Include pets.
Food
3-day supply of non-perishable food. Include a manual can opener.
Flashlight & Radio
Battery-powered or hand-crank radio. Extra batteries. Whistle.
First Aid Kit
Bandages, antiseptic, medications, and a first aid manual.
Documents
Copies of IDs, insurance cards, bank info in a waterproof container.
Medications
7-day supply of prescription medications and eyeglasses.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Our CERT program trains community members to assist professional responders during emergencies. CERT training covers:
- Disaster preparedness and fire safety
- Basic disaster medical operations and triage
- Light search and rescue
- Disaster psychology and team organization
- Terrorism and crime scene awareness
Training is free and open to all community members 18 and older. The next CERT training is scheduled for April 14–May 5, 2026. Register by April 7th.
Public Health Emergency Plans
Our department maintains up-to-date emergency response plans for scenarios including pandemic influenza, natural disasters, bioterrorism, and mass casualty events. These plans are developed in collaboration with regional hospitals, EMS, law enforcement, and local government.
For more information or to request a copy of our Community Health Assessment, please contact us.
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🕐 Office Hours
Monday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:30PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:30PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed