Pillen Declares Emergency for Southeast Nebraska After Heavy Rain, Severe Flooding

Pillen declares emergency for southeast Nebraska after heavy rain, severe flooding

LINCOLN — Southeast Nebraska is under a state of emergency following heavy rain and severe flooding as state officials assess damage to potentially apply for federal support. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen declared the emergency Thursday afternoon while surveying affected areas…

Pillen declares emergency for Southeast Nebraska following heavy rains, flooding

The emergency declaration will allow state resources to be used to address the flooding and will help coordinate responses from state and federal agencies.

Gov. Pillen signs emergency declaration after flooding

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Gov. Jim Pillen has signed an emergency declaration on Oct. 1 after southeast Nebraska was hit with record-breaking rain. Pillen joined the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, Nebraska National Guard and local emergency managers to inspect flooded areas. Pillen urged Nebraskans to use extreme caution around flooded and damaged areas. He also expressed gratitude to first responders...

Nebraska floods: Gov. Pillen signs disaster declaration

Gov. Jim Pillen has signed a disaster declaration for areas affected by Wednesday night’s flooding.

Gov. Pillen Declares Emergency for Southeast Nebraska Following Wednesday Night's Flooding - KFOR FM 101.5 1240 AM

LINCOLN–(News Release Oct. 2)–Governor Jim Pillen has declared an emergency for southeast Nebraska in the aftermath of...