Nebraska governor seeks federal aid after historic flooding
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 16:39 · Archive
Governor Jim Pillen has requested a federal disaster declaration after historic flooding in eight eastern Nebraska counties.
Governor Jim Pillen has requested a federal disaster declaration after thunderstorms beginning on the night of 30 September produced historic rainfall and widespread flooding across eight eastern Nebraska counties. The counties affected are Douglas, Fillmore, Lancaster, Saline, Sarpy, Saunders, Seward and Thayer.
Damage to the region includes water control facilities, roadways, bridges, electrical distribution infrastructure, schools and public buildings. Lancaster, Thayer and Saunders counties had extensive debris requiring removal. In Omaha, 80 water rescues were reported. Damage assessments have already exceeded $23 million and could rise further, according to Pillen's office.
Pillen said he had asked President Trump, through a request to FEMA, to grant public assistance to help cover recovery costs for communities, counties and Natural Resource Districts. He has also submitted a separate request for a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration for Douglas County. At least 25 homes or businesses were damaged, with uninsured losses exceeding 40 per cent. If granted, property owners would have access to low-interest loans for recovery.
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- Pillen requests federal disaster declaration after eastern Nebraska floodingGov. Jim Pillen has requested a federal disaster declaration after a historic downpour of rain that led to widespread flooding in eight eastern Nebraska counties earlier this month.WOWT · 27 Oct, 16:19
- Pillen requests federal disaster declaration after eastern Nebraska floodingGov. Jim Pillen has requested a federal disaster declaration after a historic downpour of rain that led to widespread flooding in eight eastern Nebraska counties earlier this month.1011Now · 27 Oct, 16:19
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