Southeast Nebraska Medical Reserve Corps

09/11/2026

Today marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. As we pause to reflect, we honor the 2,562 civilians, 343 firefighters, and 72 law enforcement officers who lost their lives, alongside the countless heroes at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

The tragedy of 9/11 changed our nation forever, but it also sparked an incredible, enduring wave of volunteerism. That national desire to help one another was the direct catalyst for the creation of the Citizen Corps programs—including CERT, the Medical Reserve Corps, and Fire Corps. These programs were built to harness that spirit of service, empowering everyday citizens to train, prepare, and stand alongside our first responders.

As Prepared Pete takes a knee in this 25th-anniversary tribute: May we still never forget. Let’s honor their legacy today and every day by looking out for one another and serving our communities.

07/04/2026

There is no soft way to say this, so we are going to say it plainly. Syracuse Rescue Squad does not have enough volunteers, and if that does not change soon, this squad may not be able to keep running. Our community is at real risk of losing its own rescue service.

We want you to understand what that would actually mean. When someone here has a heart attack, a bad fall, or a serious car accident, the help that comes could be arriving from much farther away, and those extra minutes are the ones that matter most. The people who have kept this service alive have given all they can, and there are simply not enough of them left to carry it much longer.

This does not have to be how the story ends, and that part is up to all of us. We have made the first step as simple as it can be, with a short application that takes only a few minutes. You do not need medical experience and you do not need to have it all figured out. If you are willing to show up for your neighbors, we will train you from the ground up and stand beside you the entire way.

If you have ever thought about doing something that genuinely matters for this town, this is the moment to act on it. We need you, and we are not too proud to say so.

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=4HPrVQ4WAUu0yPzR3bkDSAeUNOyILslGjgC2ER_-kxFUOEhMRkgyR0NWN0U4SUhPVTk4OFBGMlJFMC4u

06/01/2026

Hands only CPR and AED use are simple skills everyone can and should learn. You might just get more time with a loved one if you do.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FxRLKmGrw7pXHAmNr7xzUx5CvBlwarrG/view?usp=drivesdk

05/18/2026

05/10/2026

Whether you are a first responder, a dedicated volunteer, or a mom keeping everything running behind the scenes (or maybe all three!), Prepared Pete salutes you! 🫡 Today, we celebrate the incredible women who strengthen our community. Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at the Southeast Nebraska Citizen Corps!

04/13/2026

Dispatchers are the heart and soul of an emergency response. We thank all of you for everything you do.

03/27/2026

03/24/2026

The topic for today during severe weather awareness week is tornadoes 🌪️.

We also have an activity page available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eOligBYAXiCB26bEZ7mW8eeuy5ELwoNS/view?usp=drivesdk

03/23/2026

Welcome to Severe Weather Awareness Week in Nebraska. This week is set aside to remind us of the danger that Mother Nature can bring to us. It is also a week to remind us that we can do something to help keep us safe from that danger.

Today is about lightning 🌩️⚡. You can print the graphic and use it as a reminder for your outdoor activities.

There's also an activity sheet available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SHweWLd2Y7RVXzxOpIhvjMOyl9yVwayD/view?usp=drivesdk

03/06/2026

Hail is the big concern but a 🌪️ can't be ruled out.