Disaster response and preparedness is vital for all Nebraskans. In this category 4H members have the opportunity to share what they learned about a disaster, how they responded and will have a place to share their successes in disaster recovery. They can also create exhibits about all-terrain vehicles, fire, and tractor safety. In addition, participants can also create informational exhibits about basic safety strategies. Through involvement in this category, 4‑H members will be better educated about disaster response and recovery and personal safety. For more resources and materials in this category refer to the resource section at the bottom of the page.
Department Rules
Please see General Rules for more details.
- Posters must be no larger than 22 inch x 28 inch.
- Scrapbooks are to be exhibited three-ring binder.
- Multi-media presentations are to be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4‑H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4‑H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing.
State Fair Eligibility
All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.
State Fair Quota
The quotas, or number of exhibits allowed per department, for the Nebraska State Fair is determined by each county’s annual 4‑H enrollment. County staff will be provided with department quotas following the June 15 enrollment deadline.
For more information, refer to General Rules.
Scoresheets, Forms and Contest Study Materials
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hsafety.
A list of 4‑H projects and links to 4‑H curriculum resources can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/projects.
Division
440 - Disaster Recovery and Response
Rules
All exhibits in this division are focused on preparing for or responding to a weather-related or man-made disaster.
Department | Division | Class | Pay | Purple | Blue | Red | White |
E | 440 | 003 | 1 | $6 | $4 | $2 | $1 |
E | 440 | 007-009 | 1 | $6 | $4 | $2 | $1 |
Classes
- E-440-003 Disaster Kit (Emergency Preparedness) (SF111) - Disaster kits must contain the materials to prepare a person or family for emergency conditions caused by a natural or man-made incident. Selection of materials is left to the exhibitor. Family or group kits must have enough material or items for each person. A description of the kit's purpose, the number of people supported, and a list of contents is required. 4H members are encouraged to test their kit by challenging their family to try to survive using only the materials included for the designated time. If tested, share that experience in kit documentation. Please include an explanation of drinking water needs for your disaster kit. Do not bring actual water to the fair in the kit.
- E-440-007 Disaster Preparedness Learning Experience (SF TBA)– Create a poster, scrapbook or multi-media presentation promoting a preparedness training or a recovery message or response to a weather-related or man-made disaster. Examples of training could include a first aid or first responder training, a farm safety day camp, babysitting workshop or similar events; scientific experiment related to safety related to a weather-related disaster; or the youth’s response to an emergency situation in that disaster event. Documentation should include evidence of your family’s or community’s preparedness, response or recovery for the disaster topic or training experience.
- E-440-008 Care Package Display (SF182) - This exhibit is a display about the PROCESS of creating and giving a care package, not the actual care package. You may use a poster or multi-media program to tell about the PROCESS of developing and giving a care package to a recipient who has experienced a weather or man-made disaster. Multi-media presentations are to be uploaded to a video streaming application and 4‑H member must provide a hard copy QR code for viewing. 4‑H members are encouraged to test their codes or link on several devices to check for appropriate permissions for public viewing. Answer the following questions in your exhibit. How did you select the organization? What items did you include in your care package? Why did you select those items? How did it feel to present your care pack to the recipient? What did you learn from this experience? Other information that you feel is important about the care package or recipient. Examples of care packages are, replacement of toys lost in a disaster for the children, personal hygiene kits for individuals displaced after a disaster, soup in a jar, etc.
- E-440-009 TELLING A STORY DISPLAY (SF TBA)– Exhibit will include three photos to tell a story. Photos should capture the beginning, middle, and end of a single story, project, or event showcasing a weather-related event, or man-made disaster. Display will consist of three 4 inch x 6 inch photos mounted on a single horizontal 11 inch x 14 inch black or white poster or mat board. Include a caption of a few sentences to explain the story the photos are telling.