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The goal of the Disaster Behavioral Health Project is to develop human infrastructure in Nebraska to effectively mitigate or respond to the psycho-social consequences of terrorism and disaster. The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center is working with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to create an All-Hazards Disaster Behavioral Health Response and Recovery Plan for the state of Nebraska. This includes fostering links between mental health and substance abuse resources with public health systems, healthcare networks, emergency management, and first responder groups. Stakeholders from across the State and across disciplines are involved in this project. Community groups, faith groups, public and private entities, and key responders like the American Red Cross, Nebraska's Critical Incident Stress Management Team, and Nebraska State Agencies are all collaborating with the Public Policy Center in this endeavor. |
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- Nebraska Emergency Management Agency Announces the 2010 Lt. Governor's Be Prepared Awards. Please see the links below for information and nomination form.
2010 Be Prepared Nomination Form Lt. Gov. Be prepared Awards Information Sheet Nebraska Emergency Management Agency National Citizen Corps
- 2010 Storms and Floods
Many areas of Nebraska are recovering from storms and floods. The heroic phase of disaster response (sandbagging and people pulling together) is often followed by a period of disillusionment (disappointment with aid and coping with clean up). Reconstruction takes time - and can stressful. Whether you live on a farm or in a city/town, for confidential assistance please call the Nebraska Rural Response HOTLINE 1-800-464-0258. Online resources available:
Rural Response Hotline Card
After the Storm: The Road to Recovery
How to Help Your Community Recovery From Disaster: A Manual for Planning and Action
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The 2010 Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health Conference was held July 16, 2010. For information about the conference and for conference handouts, please visit the conference page.
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Congratulations to everyone in Texas that has completed the Nebraska Psychological First Aid Training! Contact Theresa Gomez, Regional Administrative Aide, Region V Systems 1645 N Street, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: 402-441-4358 for more information.
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Voices of Katrina Panel: Three survivors talk about their experiences.
On September 6th, 2006 the UNL Institute for Ethnic Studies and the PPC hosted a panel of three Katrina survivors to talk about their experiences during and after the storm.
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The Public Policy Center conducted a survey of Nebraska hospitals regarding their preparedness for the psychosocial consequences of bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. Click here for a report of the survey results.