Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska Approved by President Donald J. Trump

NEBRASKA (KLKN) – President Donald J. Trump has approved the major disaster declaration for Nebraska.

Nebraska was affected by wildfires from March 12 to April 2 of this year. The fires included at least one fatality and over 824,000 acres destroyed.

Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster assistance is available to Nebraska because of the wildfires.

The Public Assistance federal funding is available for work, repair and replacement of the areas damaged and effected by the wildfires.

Gov. Jim Pillen said the total cost of damages was $9,686,602.

“These were historic fires, burning more than 821,000 acres,” said Gov. Pillen. “We know that on a personal level, farmers and ranchers are continuing to deal with the devastating aftermath. This request will help to ensure that roads are returned to safe and usable condition and that our electrical infrastructure is restored to proper operational standards. I appreciate the support from FEMA and President Trump in Nebraska’s recovery from these fires.”