Past Exercises

The following situation manuals are specific to Nebraska, but they can be customized for other jurisdictions. Please appropriately reference manuals and their authors if you use them as a basis for your local or state exercise.

2025 Tabletop Exercise

Heavy rains and flooding

2024 Tabletop Exercise

Tornado, hail, downed power lines, damaged farmsteads, commercial, and residential

2023 Tabletop Exercise

Train derailment with hazardous materials

2022 Tabletop Exercise

Response and recovery planning

2021 Tabletop Exercise

Severe storms with straight line winds, downed power lines, damaged buildings

2020 Tabletop Exercise

Severe flooding across the state; COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic

2019 Tabletop Exercise

Severe flooding on several rivers, damaged main roads, destroyed bridges

2018 Tabletop Exercise

Tornado, downed power lines, blocked main roads, HAZ-MAT

2017 Tabletop Exercise

Responder coordination & supervision

2016 Tabletop Exercise

Attack on government facility resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries

2015 Tabletop Exercise

Psychological First Aid drill for explosion of unknown origin

2014 Tabletop Exercise

Threat & Hazard Identification and Risk Analysis (THIRA) workshop

2013 Tabletop Exercise

Workshop Situation Manual (SitMan): Plant Explosion

2012 Tabletop Exercise

Workshop Situation Manual (SitMan): Plan Orientation

2011 Tabletop Exercise

Workshop Situation Manual (SitMan): Plan Triage

2010 Tabletop Exercise

Workshop Situation Manual (SitMan): Flooding 2

2009 Tabletop Exercise

Workshop Situation Manual (SitMan): Flooding

2008 Tabletop Exercise

Workshop Situation Manual (SitMan): Chlorine Leak

2007 Tabletop Exercise

Workshop Situation Manual (SitMan): Tornado

2006 Tabletop Exercise

Workshop Situation Manual (SitMan): Avian Influenza

2005 Tabletop Exercise

Workshop Situation Manual (SitMan): HAZ-MAT Event

Past Great Plains Disaster
Behavioral Health Conferences

Previous Publications

Disaster Mental Health (April 2020)

A brief overview of disaster mental health.

Behavioral Health Guidelines For Medical Isolation (January 2007)

Guidelines to assist Nebraska hospitals in meeting the behavioral health needs of patients subject to in-patient isolation precautions.

Shelter-In-Place and Facilities Guide (Jan 2014)

Behavioral health guidelines for shelter-in-place and evacuation of assisted living and long-term care facilities.

The Dialogue (Summer 2007)

How can disaster behavioral health responders use the techniques and tools of the ICS to target their response to and preparedness for disaster to work within the overall disaster response structure? – Denise Bulling, PPC Project Director

The "Dance of Disaster" (Sep 2006)

Caroline Walles on Disaster Chaplains who provide Spiritual First Aid

Responding to the Storm (Oct 2006)

Exploring the Psychological Support of Emergency Responders

Cleaning Up After The Storm (Jan 2006)

Lessons Learned From The Experiences Of Disaster Volunteers After The May 2004 Storms In Southeast Nebraska

SAMHSA Nebraska Final Report (Jan 2006)

Disaster Response Capacity Expansion Grant

Responding to Katrina (2006)

A Mental Health Guide To Providing Culturally Competent Mental Health Services To Evacuees And Their Support Systems

NE Hospital Preparedness (Dec 2004)

Psychological Consequences of Public Health Emergencies – Survey Results Summary

Past News & Information

February 2023

Preventing Targeted Violence Training with Dr.  Mario Scalora

June 2020

2020 Great Plains Disaster Behavioral Health Conference Update and Agenda, Coping with Community Violence or Trauma, Take Care of Yourself During the COVID-19 Outbreak, Nebraska Behavioral Health Disaster Services Grants.

March 2020

Take Care of Yourself During the COVID-19 Outbreak, 2020 Great Plains Disaster BH Conference Update, and #NENEEDSYOU Campaign

December 2019

Managing Holiday Stress Following the Floods, Disaster Response Cultural Competency Resources, and #NENEEDSYOU Campaign

September 2019

Nebraska Strong Recovery Project Awarded $2.2 Million for Disaster Survivor and Community Recovery, and Federal Disaster Behavioral Health Resources

June 2019

Nebraska Strong Recovery Project Focuses on Well-being and Mental Health of Disaster Survivors, and 2019 DBH Conference

March 2019

2019 DBH Conference, Dr. John Nicoletti’s Talk, and Guide for Disaster Planning

December 2018

Nebraska Researchers Tailor FEMA Process for Drought, Managing Holiday Stress After a Loss

October 2018

Nebraska Annual Be Prepared Awards, New SAMHSA Resources Available for First Responders, and Cultural and Population Sensitivity

April 2018

Tornado, Storm, and Flood Preparedness, School Violence Resources, and Supporting Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Who Have Experienced Trauma

January 2018

Psychological First Aid Refresher/Just-in-Time Training Release, & First Responder Self Care

September 2017

National Preparedness Month, and Mass Violence Events Resources

June 2017

NE Storm Recovery, 2017 DBH Conference, Terrorism and Natural Hazards Resources

March 2017

NE Risk Communication Cadre, and SAMHSA Dialogue: Public Health Emergencies

December 2016

NE Receives MRC Grant, SAMHSA Supplemental Research Bulletin, Disaster & Persons with Substance Use Disorders, and AHEPP Webinar

September 2016

National Suicide Prevention Month, AMSR Course, Anniversary Reactions, and Holidays and Disaster

June 2016

2016 DBH Conference, Behavioral Health Response Resources to Mass Violence, and Tornado and Hurricane Season

April 2016

Personal Preparedness for Disaster Responders, and Assessing & Managing Suicide Risk Course

December 2015

NE Ebola Planning Workshop, and Responding to Ebola: Lessons Learned on Managing Fear and Fostering Resilience

September 2015

Remembering Hurricane Katrina, Trauma and Suicide after Disasters, and AHEPP Conference

June 2015

2015 DBH Conference, SAMHSA Interventions Inventory, and National Safety Month and International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week

March 2015

Flood Safety Awareness, 2015 DBH Conference: Save-The-Date, and Association of Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Professionals

December 2014

Holidays after Disaster, and Ebola Outbreak and Behavioral Health Resources

October 2014

Maintaining Responder Resilience through Disasters, Responder Resilience Resources, and 2014 DBH Conference Materials

June 2014

Recent NE Storms, SAMHSA Research Bulletin, NE School Safety & Security Conference, and 2014 Threat Management Conference

March 2014

Peer-to-Peer Resiliency Training, 2014 ATAP Conference Reminder, and 2014 DBH Conference Reminder

December 2013

Responder Resources, New Disaster Behavioral Health Coordinators, and 2014 ATAP & DBH Conference Save-the-Dates

December 2012

Project Highlight: Nibthaska Strong, Disaster Behavioral Health Plan, NIMS/ICS Training Requirements, and New Podcasts

September 2013

2014 ATAP Save-the-Date, Resource Spotlight: Disaster Response Apps, and Be Prepared Awards

June 2013

2013 DBH Conference Reminder, Perspectives on Disaster Public Health and Disaster Behavioral Health Integration, and Medical Reserve Corps Spotlight

March 2013

Resource Spotlight: N-BHERT, 2013 DBH & ATAP Conference Reminders, Disaster Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Training for Psychological First Aid

State Team Info

The primary purpose of the Nebraska Behavioral Health Emergency Response Team (N-BHERT) was to provide statewide support and consultation to local response personnel relevant to behavioral health needs that followed a disaster.

 

Local Guide to Using BHERT

Provides support and consultation to local response personnel relevant to behavioral health needs that arise after a disaster.

BHERT Operations Manual

Provides standard operating guidelines.

Recruitment Packet

Nebraska Behavioral Health Emergency Response Team recruitment information and online application.

Recruitment FAQ's

Information about the Nebraska Behavioral Health Emergency Response Team.

Project Partners

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Disclaimer

This website is part of a coordinated effort on behalf of the U.S. Federal Government and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health, Division of Behavioral Health, and the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center. Funding was made possible [in part] by U3REP190555 from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). The views expressed in written materials or publications do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government or the State of Nebraska.