WILDFIRE ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF

July 25, 2012 In The Wild No Comments

The Fairfield Creek fire burns the bluffs on the north side of the Niobrara River in Keya Paha County on Monday, July 23. Aerial photo courtesy of Jeff Biermann and Jeff Bundy of the Omaha World-Herald newspaper (www.omaha.com)

Just a note to let you know that Nebraska Game and Parks Commission crews continue to help volunteer firefighters and others battle as well as stay ahead of those wildfires in northern Nebraska. Our crews are being rotated and are comprised of staff from the wildlife, fisheries, parks, law enforcement and the operations & construction divisions of the agency.

Donations of money, food, water, camping-type supplies (Calamine lotion for poison ivy/poison oak) and even sweat equity are still being sought for those fighting the fires and for those displaced by the fires. Go online to Nebraska radio station KBRB out of Ainsworth for more details on how you can lend a hand or some supplies at www.KBRBradio.com Thanks!