Burt County Emergency Management

08/14/2026

Morning Burt County,
The National Weather Service (NWS) and Mother Nature gave us a bit of a wake-up call this morning. The NWS spotted rotation via radar near the Hooper-Winslow area moving northeast toward Carig and Tekamah, causing the warning at 4:15 am. Fortunately, the event was short-lived and was allowed to expire along with the severe thunderstorm warning just after 4:30 am.
With that said, with all the rainfall over the last few days. It is important to be on the lookout for flash flooding. With the ground already saturated, it doesn’t take much.
Stay safe, Burt County.

07/18/2026

Burt County Emergency Management and Burt County Mutual Aid would like to remind everyone enjoying the Burt County Fair this weekend to stay safe and drink lots of water.
We would also like to thank all the Burt County Fire and Rescue Departments for helping keep the fair a safe place. Feel free to come down to the EMS booth located on the East side of the Fair Office to say if you are in need of help, have questions, or just to say hello. We love to meet the people we serve in the good times.

06/24/2026

Hello Burt County
According to the National Weather Service, Burt County will be in an Extreme Heat Advisory.
The heat wave is estimated to start on Sunday, the 28th, and stick around through the 2nd.
The NWS is estimating the heat index to be around 100 degrees.
With temperatures this high residents should limit their exposure to the heat by being inside with air conditioning as much as possible.
Stay hydrated with water.
If you have to work outside, take frequent breaks in a cooler environment.
In weather situations like this, it is important to remember to check in on your friends, family, and neighbors.
If you suspect signs of a heat emergency or any other emergency, don’t hesitate to call 911.

Stay safe

Burt County Emergency Management

06/18/2026

Highway 118 Update:
Accord to the Burt Co. Roads Department Construction is complete and 118 is back open.

06/06/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances. The first of the month alert siren test originally scheduled for 10am this morning, has been postponed to noon today.

06/05/2026

05/08/2026

It was a long week but Burt Co. EM joined other EMs from the Northeast PET Region, WY Natrona Co. EM and Sheriff's Department, NSP, US Air Force and many others in going through and finishing Inland Planners Search And Rescue (SAR) School. Thank you to Christopher Walker and Franz Workman with the US Air Force for instructing us with the information that could save lives. Thank you to Kevin Garvin Cedar Co. EM for organizing the school.

04/23/2026

At 1:45 pm National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for south eastern Burt county for a radar indicated tornado moving east. In an abundance of caution the warning sirens were activated for Tekamah. It has since been cancelled. Our goal for our office is the safety for everyone in the county. We thank everyone for their cooperation.

03/27/2026

Hello Burt County,
I am sure everyone is aware that the Governor’s Office has issued a ban on burning in the state. The information that the Emergency Manager’s office is getting from the National Weather Service says that our region is under severe risk of wildfires.
With sustained winds between 25 and 40 mph and a relative humidity between 25 and 15, it would take nothing for a fire to start and spread for miles. While the risk for Friday (today) is high, Saturday is at an even higher risk.
It is up to everyone to do what they can to prevent these fires that have the potential to devastate homes, families, and businesses. The first thing is obvious: no burning! With high winds, it doesn’t take much for fires that were thought to be out to reignite. If you have any worries about a possible reignition, call in your local fire department. It is easier to prevent the fire than to put one out.
Try to avoid igniting burn barrels and fire pits, but if you do, have a grate over the top, this will help prevent burning ash and embers from spreading out the top. Always have a water source at the ready to put it out while you watch it. Please do not leave them unattended.
Finally, for the smokers, please do not throw your ci******es out your car window, and always make sure they are completely out when finished with them.
These are simple preventive measures that can save so much destruction.
Sincerely,
-Burt County Emergency Management