On Tuesday, Governor Jim Pillen announced President Biden has granted a major disaster declaration for the state, triggering the release of federal funds to help Nebraska residents recover from a series of storms impacting nearly 20 counties May 20 – June 3.
The federal disaster declaration releases federal funds for counties that experienced severe thunderstorms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, heavy rain, and flooding. Counties affected include Burt, Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Dundy, Fillmore, Hamilton, Hayes, Hitchcock, Howard, Keith, Platte, Polk, Red Willow, Saunders, and Washington Counties. There was damage to public property and infrastructure totaling $11.5 million.