Crisis Response - Wildfires
As Nebraskans fight the wildfires in Western Nebraska, we asked our members to share resources to help our communities and nonprofits across the state. NAM will continue to add additional resources as we become aware of them.
March 20, 2026
Crisis response toolkits
https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/disaster-preparedness-crisis-response-toolkits-nonprofits
Donate directly:
- America’s Lifeline Emergency Response Team Foundation
- Nebraska Cattleman Disaster Relief Fund
- Nebraska Dept of Agriculture (hay, feed, fencing material, equipment, household supplies)
- Nebraska Sandhills Rancher Fire Relief Fund
- United Way Western Nebraska
Support local firehalls:
Donate eye drops (not Visine), cough drops, baby wipes, Gatorade or electrolyte packets, saline nasal spray, moisture wicking socks, lip balm, foot powder, cooling towels, anti-chafing cream, windshield washer fluid, paper towels, batteries, flashlights, goggles, phone chargers
Volunteer:
Seek Assistance
Credit Advisors Foundation: 877-677-5779
Provides assistance with bill/debt management, utility assistance, bank contacts, creating budgets to deal with issues resulting from impacts of wildfires
Legal Aid of Nebraska – Disaster Relief Program: 1-844-268-5627
Provides free civil legal assistance to individuals and families affected by natural disasters across the state. Attorneys and advocates assist with matters including FEMA appeals, insurance claim disputes, contractor fraud, replacement of vital documents, housing and landlord-tenant issues, and access to public benefits
Nebraska Rural Response Hotline: 800-464-0258
Provides support for emotional, financial, and legal concerns associated with disasters
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
March 30, 2026
United Methodist
- Possible financial assistance for homeowners who apply
- The link for our application is: https://gp-reg.brtapp.com/DisasterFundAssistanceReques
- Contact Hollie Tapley for more information htapley@greatplainsumc.org
ALERT Disaster Relief
- Case Management for Individuals and Families
- Contact Patti Barnt
- 308-280-0025
Nebraska rural response hotline
- 800-464-0258