Biden declares disaster in Nebraska after severe spring storms

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday approved a major disaster declaration in Nebraska.

The action makes federal funding available for areas affected by severe storms from May 30 to June 3.

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The storms brought tornadoes, high winds and flooding and caused $11.5 million in damage to public infrastructure, according to Gov. Jim Pillen.

Seventeen counties are covered by the disaster declaration: Burt, Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Dundy, Fillmore, Hamilton, Hayes, Hitchcock, Howard, Keith, Platte, Polk, Red Willow, Saunders and Washington.

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