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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.
Psychological First Aid Operations Guide (Apr 2008)
for Nursing Homes
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
NE Behavioral Health Tabletop Situation Manual (July 2006)
Avian Influenza
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
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.