Spring Forward MN is 3 Days Away!

April 27, 2021 | Updates

SpringForwardMN begins this Saturday, May 1! Last year’s GiveAtHomeMN event began at a time when many people found themselves at the beginning of the pandemic. We were all adjusting to […]

It’s National Volunteer Week!

April 22, 2021 | Updates

This week is National Volunteer Week! We want to take a moment to recognize the commitment that our volunteers show every time you join us. While 2020 was a year […]

FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

April 21, 2021 | Updates

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. As part of the recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance to help with […]

Alerts & Warnings- What’s the Difference?

April 15, 2021 | Updates

It has been said that cats and dogs have the ability to sense when severe weather is approaching. But is this the best way to get weather alerts and warnings? […]

Where is your Safe Place?

April 6, 2021 | Updates

Safe Place Selfie day is at 11:11 AM on April 7th! All types of weather events have one thing in common: they can put you in an unsafe situation. One […]

A Joyous Passover to all!

April 2, 2021 | Jewish Holidays, Updates

As we near the end of the eight-day celebration of Passover, we wish our NECHAMA family near and far peace, joy, and cheer in the days to come! The past […]

Storm Safety: The Science of Hail

April 1, 2021 | Updates

In 2017, a storm system lasting over a week created severe hail and high wind damage, reaching from Minnesota to Texas to Virginia to New York. The Minneapolis metro area […]

Storm Safety: Lightning Safety

March 30, 2021 | Updates

Did you know that lightning reaches temperatures 5 times hotter than the surface of the sun? Lightning safety can save your life! Have you ever found yourself outdoors, when suddenly […]

Storm Safety: Know Your Storms

March 26, 2021 | Updates

Do you know that an estimated 16 million thunderstorms happen on our planet every year? And at any given time there are around 2,000 storms happening? Storm Safety: Know Your […]