Grand Island/Hall County Emergency Management

09/04/2026

Practice your fire escape plan at home and work.

09/04/2026

Planning to grill, camp, and kick back by the fire this holiday weekend? Keep the fun going safely:
- Check your local fire rules.
- Keep fire away from dry grass and tents.
- NEVER leave a fire unattended.
- Keep water nearby and make sure fires are fully out.

09/04/2026

NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) is a great way to stay informed of the latest, real-time weather conditions, forecasts, and of course watches, warnings and advisories issued directly from your National Weather Service. 📻

Most NWRs allow you to set your location, so you’ll only receive emergency alerts for your area. And the portable NWR option is perfect for camping trips when cell phone service may be unreliable! 🏕️weather.gov/nwr/

09/04/2026

Preparedness is a shared responsibility, and we all have a role to play. 🤝 Create a household emergency plan to keep all members of your family safe, including pets, and make sure everyone knows where to go and what to do. Tips: ready.gov/plan

09/04/2026

Know your alerts and warnings. Receiving timely information about weather conditions or other emergency events can make all the difference in knowing when to take action to be safe.
This guide outlines the U.S. alert and warning systems and the information you can expect to receive from each source.https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/ready_know-your-alerts-and-warnings.pdf

09/03/2026

Disasters are a matter of when, not if. Make sure you’re prepared by documenting your property and ensuring that you have the insurance coverage you need.
https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/ready_document-and-insure-your-property.pdf

09/03/2026

09/03/2026