The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has designated the safety and security of agriculture as high priority. NDA continues in these efforts by:
- Working with State and Federal partners to implement a State Homeland Security Plan which interfaces with national initiatives.
- Working with the partnering state and federal agencies to ensure an effective/efficient emergency response in food and agriculture.
- Maintaining a statewide Livestock Emergency Disease Response System (LEDRS), comprised of private, state and federal practitioners, university extension educators, and government regulatory staff.
- Providing statewide training to county officials and emergency managers concerning agricultural emergencies and related responses.
- Exercising plans to determine effectiveness.
NDA is determined to be prepared to provide necessary guidance, training and leadership to protect Nebraska's number one industry, agriculture.
| Agricultural Emergency Contacts/Emergency Conditions to be Reported | ||
| Monograph No. 001 - Traffic Control Agricultural Response | doc | |
| Monograph No. 002 - Catastrophic Mortality and Associated Material Disposal | doc | |
| Monograph No. 004 - Cleaning and Disinfection | doc | |
| Monograph No. 005 - Continuity of Services | doc |
Other Links
- Livestock Emergency Disease Response System (LEDRS)
- FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
- NEMA - Nebraska Emergency Management Agency
