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RELEASE DATE: Jul 13, 2026


The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by the drought...


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RELEASE DATE: Jul 08, 2026


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 8, 2026 CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is announcing federal financial loan assistance to help Nebraska farmers and...


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RELEASE DATE: Jul 06, 2026


The April, May & June 2026 Issue of The Beacon is now available online.


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RELEASE DATE: Jul 04, 2026


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 4, 2026CRAWFORD, Neb. — The Log Road Fire remains estimated at approximately 1,526 acres and is now 81% contained.This is the final media release for the Log Road Fire. As...


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RELEASE DATE: Jul 03, 2026


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 3, 2026CRAWFORD, Neb. — Firefighters continue to strengthen containment on the Log Road Fire near Harrison, which is now 68% contained and remains estimated at...


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RELEASE DATE: Jul 02, 2026


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 2, 2026CRAWFORD, Neb. — Fire crews continue to make steady progress on the Log Road Fire, which is estimated at approximately 1,526 acres and is now 21% contained.There are...


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News Releases

2025

2026 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest Rules - Dec 09, 2025
SBA Aid Still Open for Nebraska Nonprofits Hit by August Storms – Apply Soon for Loans - Nov 24, 2025
Nebraska Type 3 IMT Accepting Applications Until Dec. 15 - Nov 13, 2025
Nebraskans Urged to Prepare Early for Winter Weather: Winter Weather Awareness Day - Nov 06, 2025
SBA Disaster Loans Open to Nebraska Nonprofits - Oct 28, 2025
DR-4896 Applicant Briefing Schedule - Oct 27, 2025
President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for August 8-10 Storms - Oct 23, 2025
Gov. Pillen Signs Proclamation Recognizing National Preparedness Month - Sep 24, 2025
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for August Storm Damage - Sep 05, 2025
NEMA Urges Nebraskans to Prepare During National Preparedness Month - Sep 03, 2025
SBA Disaster Relief Still Available for Nebraskans Impacted by June Storms and Flooding - Aug 27, 2025
Gov. Pillen Issues Disaster Declaration for 23 Counties Following August Storms - Aug 21, 2025
Gov. Pillen Meets with Members of Nebraska Task Force One - Aug 08, 2025
State Provides Resources to Assist in Recovery at Fremont Plant Explosion - Jul 30, 2025
SBA Offers Assistance to Nebraska Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding - Jul 29, 2025
Gov. Pillen Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Dawson County Storms - Jul 25, 2025
Gov. Pillen Issues Disaster Declaration for Dawson County Following June Storms - Jul 21, 2025
Update on NE-TF1 Search Efforts in Central Texas - Jul 10, 2025
Gov. Pillen Deploys Nebraska Task Force One to Texas - Jul 07, 2025
SBA Relief Still Available to Nebraska Private Nonprofits Affected by March Storms - Jun 23, 2025
President Trump Approves Federal Disaster Declaration for March Storm - May 23, 2025
Burn Ban Set to Expire, No Additional Order to be Issued by Gov. Pillen - May 20, 2025
Gov. Pillen Extends Burn Ban - May 09, 2025
Gov. Pillen Revises Burn Ban: Provides Exception to Irrigation Districts - May 01, 2025
Governor Pillen Issues New Executive Order on Burn Ban - Apr 30, 2025
Governor Pillen Declares Emergency, Mobilizes Nebraska National Guard and Issues Statewide Burn Ban Following Fire in Brown County - Apr 23, 2025
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Winter Storm in March - Apr 11, 2025
2025 Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest Winners Announced - Mar 27, 2025
Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Week - Mar 24, 2025
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Counties Impacted by Winter Storm - Mar 24, 2025
Significant Progress Made on Custer County Complex Fires - Feb 28, 2025
Custer County Complex Fire Update - Feb 27, 2025
Fire Crews Continue Battling Active Wildfires in Custer County - Feb 27, 2025
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Fires in Custer and Dawes Counties - Feb 27, 2025
SBA Relief Still Available to Nebraska Private Nonprofits Affected by April Storms - Feb 04, 2025
Nebraska Non-Profit Security Grant Program Accepting Applications - Jan 06, 2025

2024

Public Notice to Lease Office Building for a FEMA Branch Office - Dec 11, 2024
2025 Nebraska Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest - Dec 04, 2024
Nebraskans are Encouraged to Start Preparing for Winter Weather - Nov 07, 2024
Federal Funding Approved for Nebraska Storms on July 31 - Oct 23, 2024
Nebraska National Guard Hurricane Support Mission Cancelled - Oct 15, 2024
Hurricane Milton: Gov. Pillen Orders Deployment of Nebraska National Guard - Oct 10, 2024
Nebraska Telecommunicator Emergency Response Team assisting in Hurricane-Ravaged North Carolina - Oct 07, 2024
DR-4822 Applicant Briefing Schedule - Oct 02, 2024
SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Nebraska Private Nonprofit Organizations - Sep 26, 2024
NEMA News Release: State Officials Highlight the Importance of Planning for Power Outages - Sep 25, 2024
Federal Aid Available for Multiple Nebraska counties, June 20 - July 8 Storms - Sep 25, 2024
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Bronco Fire - Sep 25, 2024
Bronco Fire Update - Sep 19, 2024
NEMA News Release: National Preparedness Month - Sep 04, 2024
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Funding for July 31-Aug. 1 Storms - Sep 03, 2024
DR-4808 Applicant Briefing Schedule - Aug 28, 2024
President Joe Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for May 20-June 3 Storms - Aug 21, 2024
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Counties Impacted by Storms - Aug 02, 2024
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Aid for May 20 - June 3 Storms - Jul 30, 2024
One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance - Jul 08, 2024
Deadline Approaching for SBA Disaster Loans for Property Damage due to Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds and Tornadoes - Jun 28, 2024
Coast Guard Cautions Public on Missouri River Due to Flooding - Jun 25, 2024
Governors Pillen & Reynolds Issue Joint Request to Stay Off Missouri River - Jun 24, 2024
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Counties Along Missouri River - Jun 24, 2024
Gov. Pillen Authorizes Helicopter and Crew to Help with Iowa Flooding - Jun 23, 2024
Gov. Pillen Issues Emergency Disaster Declaration for May 20 – June 3 Storms - Jun 23, 2024
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Wildfire in Panhandle - Jun 23, 2024
Disaster Recovery Centers Closing, help is still available - Jun 13, 2024
DR-4786 Applicant Briefing Schedule - May 31, 2024
DR-4778 Applicant Briefing Schedule - May 31, 2024
SBA Disaster Assistance Available to Nebraska Private Nonprofit Organizations - May 30, 2024
Nebraska Counties Receive Federal Disaster Declaration for early April Storm - May 28, 2024
FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Centers in Iowa - May 22, 2024
FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Centers in Douglas and Washington counties - May 09, 2024
FEMA Offers a Variety of Help for Nebraska Tornado Survivors - May 08, 2024
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for April Panhandle Storm - May 07, 2024
FEMA to Visit Local Neighborhoods to Assist Tornado Survivors - May 04, 2024
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration and Assistance - May 03, 2024
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance after Nebraska Tornadoes - May 03, 2024
Funding opportunity through 2024 Nonprofit Security Grant Program - Apr 19, 2024
Severe Weather Awareness Week Poster Contest Winners Announced - Mar 26, 2024
Snow and Dangerously Cold Temperatures for Parts of Nebraska - Jan 17, 2024
January 11 Weather Advisory - Jan 11, 2024

2023

September PET Preview - Aug 21, 2023
August PET Preview - Jul 20, 2023
Harris, Eckles Earn Green Belts - Jan 12, 2023

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The Beacon

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November 2022 Beacon Issue - Dec 05, 2022
August Beacon - Sep 06, 2022
July Beacon - Jul 28, 2022
June Beacon - Jun 30, 2022
The Spring Beacon - Jun 02, 2022
April Beacon - May 02, 2022
March 2022 Beacon - Mar 31, 2022
February 2022 Beacon - Feb 28, 2022
January 2022 Beacon - Feb 04, 2022

2021

December Beacon - Dec 22, 2021
November Beacon - Nov 30, 2021
August 2021 Beacon - Oct 21, 2021
September Beacon - Oct 21, 2021
July 2021 Beacon - Jul 30, 2021
May Beacon - May 31, 2021
February 2021 Beacon - Feb 26, 2021
January 2021 Beacon - Jan 29, 2021

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