Gov. Pillen Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Dawson County Storms

LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen has sent a request to President Donald J. Trump asking for a major disaster declaration for the State of Nebraska as a result of a severe weather storm in Dawson County earlier in the summer. 

The June 29th and 30th severe thunderstorms brought exceptionally high winds and heavy rain, which caused significant damage to public property and infrastructure, including millions of dollars of damage to NPPD infrastructure. 

Federal funding approval would help cover costs to repair damaged infrastructure and assist with recovery efforts.

Earlier this week, Gov. Pillen issued a disaster declaration for Dawson County and directed the Nebraska Adjutant General, Major General Craig W. Strong – who also serves as State Disaster Coordinator – to activate appropriate State emergency plans.