August 16 Fact Sheet How to File an Appeal for the New Incident Period August 15 News Release Additional Flood Assistance May Be Available for Nebraskans August 13 News Release President Authorizes Extension of the Incident Period for Nebraska August 5 News Release FEMA Is Hiring Disaster Recovery Workers in Nebraska July 12 News Release SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Missouri Businesses and Residents Affected by the March 11 – April 16 Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds and Flooding July 2 News Release SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Nebraska June 28 Recovery Update June 24 News Release Disaster Preparedness Makes Good Business Sense for Nebraskans June 21 Recovery Update June 19 News Release Environmental Protection Agency Recovers Potentially Hazardous Containers Displaced by Floods June 17 News Release Long-Term Disaster Recovery Groups Forming in Nebraska June 14 Recovery Update June 13 News Release Disaster Registration Deadlines Approach June 7 Recovery Update June 5 News Release Holt County Citizens May Now Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance May 31 Recovery Update May 29 Fact Sheet Why Should I Buy Flood Insurance? May 29 Recovery Update May 28 Fact Sheet Help to Restore Family Heirlooms Following a Flood May 24 Recovery Update May 23 News Release Funding Approved For Flood Related DD Service Disruptions May 21 Fact Sheet Nebraska Public Assistance May 21 News Release Recovery Team relies on 500 years of Engineering Experience May 21 Recovery Update May 17 Disaster Update Nebraska Disaster Resource Guide May 17 News Release FEMA Public Assistance Deadline Extended May 17 News Release Individual Assistance Now Available Until June 19 for Nebraskans May 16 News Release Announcement of Initial Public Notice May 16 News Release Two Disaster Recovery Centers in Dodge and Sarpy Counties Will Transition to Disaster Loan Outreach Centers May 15 News Release All Nebraska Disaster Recovery Centers to Close May 17 May 14 Disaster Update May 13 News Release Federal Disaster Assistance is for Nebraska Renters, Too May 10 News Release Potential options for removing sand deposited by floods May 10 News Release FEMA and SBA Provide Nearly $78 million for Nebraska Recovery May 10 Fact Sheet May 9 Fact Sheet May 8 Fact Sheet May 7 News Release Gov. Ricketts, State Agencies Form Task Force to Provide Housing Relief May 7 News Release Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Six Additional Counties May 7 News Release SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Close in Plattsmouth May 7 News Release Four Additional Counties Eligible for Public Assistance May 7 News Release DRC Changes in Boyd County May 7 Fact Sheet There's Still Time to Register for Help May 6 News Release Mold Will Continue to Grow Unless Effectively Cleaned May 6 News Release A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Custer County May 6 Fact Sheet May 3 Fact Sheet May 2 News Release Disaster Recovery Center in Douglas County will Transition to Disaster Loan Outreach Center May 2 News Release Disaster Recovery Center Hours Change in Nebraska May 2 News Release Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Antelope, Cuming and Pierce Counties May 2 Fact Sheet May 1 News Release Nebraska Department of Economic Development to Provide Disaster Recovery Housing Funds May 1 Fact Sheet Long Term Recovery Help Grows for Nebraska Storm Survivors April 30 News Release Disaster-Related Crisis Counseling Available April 30 News Release Houses of Worship May Apply for FEMA Public Assistance Grants April 30 Fact Sheet April 29 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open Disaster Recovery Centers in Madison, Platte and Saline Counties April 29 Fact Sheet April 26 News Release Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Boone, Burt, Knox and Nance Counties April 26 Fact Sheet April 25 Fact Sheet NFIP Increased Cost of Compliance Can Help with Rebuilding in Nebraska April 24 Fact Sheet Check Permit Requirements Before Rebuilding April 23 News Release Be Aware of Mold in Homes that Need Repair After Flooding April 23 News Release Request for Information Published April 23 Fact Sheet $50.6 Million Approved for Nebraskans After March Flooding April 23 Fact Sheet How to Buy Flood Insurance April 22 News Release Report “Orphaned Containers” from Flood to 1-877-253-2603 April 22 News Release $48 Million Approved for Nebraskans After March Flooding April 22 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open Disaster Recovery Centers in Boyd, Stanton Counties April 22 Fact Sheet April 19 News Release Disaster Recovery Center in Cass County Will Transition to Disaster Loan Outreach Center April 18 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open a Disaster Recovery Center in Hall County April 17 Fact Sheet Dollar and Energy Saving Loans Program April 17 News Release Multi-Agency Resource Center to Open in Lynch April 17 News Release Funds Available to Plant Severely Weather Damaged Acres to Cover Crops April 17 Fact Sheet Questions and Answers About FEMA Disaster Assistance April 16 News Release 20 Additional Nebraska Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Reimbursement for Repair, Replacement of Public Facilities April 16 News Release FEMA Is Hiring Disaster Recovery Workers in Nebraska April 15 News Release Let FEMA Know if Your Situation Changes April 12 News Release Deadline approaching for carcass removal April 12 News Release SBA Disaster Loans Fuel Recovery; May Open Door to Additional FEMA Benefits April 12 News Release AmeriCorps and United Way Help Organize Volunteers for Flood Relief Efforts April 11 News Release Multi-Agency Resource Center to Open in Niobrara April 11 News Release Multi-Agency Resource Center to Open in Columbus April 11 News Release Additional Counties Eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance April 11 News Release Mobile Workforce Center Available to Workers Impacted by Floods April 10 News Release Gov. Ricketts Extends Emergency Relief Executive Orders April 10 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open Disaster Recovery Centers in Butler, Custer, Nemaha and Richardson Counties April 10 News Release Nebraskans: Be Alert to Disaster-Related Scams and Fraud April 9 News Release Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available to Nebraskans in 15 Counties and Santee Sioux Nation April 9 Fact Sheet Understanding Your FEMA Letter April 9 News Release Disaster Recovery Grants Are Available To Day Care Providers Affected By Disaster April 8 Fact Sheet FEMA Extends Deadline for Public Entities, Nonprofit Organizations to Request Public Assistance Grants April 8 News Release Private Nonprofits, Including Faith-Based Organizations, May Apply for FEMA Public Assistance Grants April 8 Fact Sheet April 6 News Release 50 Nebraska Counties Eligible for FEMA Reimbursement for Repair, Replacement of Public Facilities April 6 Fact Sheet April 5 News Release Nebraska Energy Office Offers Flood Assistance April 5 Fact Sheet FEMA Public Assistance Program in Nebraska April 5 News Release Rebuilding? Check with Floodplain Manager About Permit April 4 News Release NDOT Announces Website for Flooding Information April 4 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Buffalo, Knox, Saunders and Washington Counties April 4 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open a Disaster Recovery Center in Dodge County April 4 Fact Sheet FEMA Individuals and Households Program in Nebraska April 3 Fact Sheet April 2 News Release Debris Removal a Priority for Communities after Nebraska Flooding April 2 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open a Disaster Recovery Center in Dodge County April 2 Fact Sheet State, Federal Agencies Coordinating Recovery Efforts April 1 News Release USDA provides support to Nebraska March 31 News Release 6 More Counties, Santee Sioux Nation Added for Disaster Assistance in Nebraska March 31 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open a Disaster Recovery Center in Cass County March 29 News Release Public Assistance Applicant Briefings Schedule Set March 29 News Release VOAD to Open MARC in Valley March 29 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open a Disaster Recovery Center in Sarpy County March 29 News Release Nebraskans Impacted by Recent Weather May Be Eligible for Extension of Time for Coverage on the Health Insurance Exchange March 28 News Release USDA Approves Disaster SNAP, School Meals Waiver for Nebraska Disaster Areas March 28 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Open First Disaster Recovery Center to Help Flood Survivors March 28 News Release Nebraska Department of Transportation Announces Emergency Repairs to Begin in the Omaha Metro Area March 27 News Release NDEQ, DHHS Providing Free Water Testing March 28, 29 and April 1, 2 for Private Well Owners Impacted by Flood March 27 News Release Issued jointly from NEMA, FEMA and the Nebraska Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (NEVOAD) March 27 News Release Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available to Workers Impacted by Floods March 26 News Release The Impact of Recent Nebraska Flooding Still Being Assessed March 26 News Release As flood waters recede, danger levels increase for farmers/ranchers March 25 News Release New emergency assistance fund to support NU students, employees facing sudden hardship March 25 News Release SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Bellevue to Help Businesses Impacted by the Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds and Flooding March 25 News Release State Response: How to Get Assistance March 24 News Release State Response: By the Numbers March 24 FEMA News Release FEMA Teams Canvassing Disaster-Designated Counties to Help Survivors March 23 News Release State Response to Severe Weather Continues March 23 FEMA News Release Impacted by Recent Flooding? Here’s how to Apply for Help March 22 News Release Safe Driving Encouraged March 22 News Release Support Urged for #NebraskaStrong Day March 21 News Release FEMA Disaster Declaration Approved for Part of Nebraska Affected by Weather Events March 21 News Release National Guard Completes Successful Hay Drop in Colfax County March 20 News Release #NebraskaStrong Drive for Flood Relief Friday March 20 News Release Tax Commissioner Grants Specific Relief March 20 News Release Nebraskans, Others Step Up to Help Flood Victims March 19 News Release FEMA, Vice President Coming to Flood-Ravaged State March 18 News Release Nebraskans Band Together to Help Flood Victims March 17 News Release By the Numbers - Nebraska's Historic Floods March 16 News Release Update on State Response to Historically Catastrophic Weather Events
Press Releases & Media Information
August 16 Fact Sheet How to File an Appeal for the New Incident Period August 15 News Release Additional Flood Assistance May Be Available for Nebraskans August 13 News Release President Authorizes Extension of the Incident Period for Nebraska August 5 News Release FEMA Is Hiring Disaster Recovery Workers in Nebraska July 12 News Release SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Missouri Businesses and Residents Affected by the March 11 – April 16 Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds and Flooding July 2 News Release SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Nebraska June 28 Recovery Update June 24 News Release Disaster Preparedness Makes Good Business Sense for Nebraskans June 21 Recovery Update June 19 News Release Environmental Protection Agency Recovers Potentially Hazardous Containers Displaced by Floods June 17 News Release Long-Term Disaster Recovery Groups Forming in Nebraska June 14 Recovery Update June 13 News Release Disaster Registration Deadlines Approach June 7 Recovery Update June 5 News Release Holt County Citizens May Now Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance May 31 Recovery Update May 29 Fact Sheet Why Should I Buy Flood Insurance? May 29 Recovery Update May 28 Fact Sheet Help to Restore Family Heirlooms Following a Flood May 24 Recovery Update May 23 News Release Funding Approved For Flood Related DD Service Disruptions May 21 Fact Sheet Nebraska Public Assistance May 21 News Release Recovery Team relies on 500 years of Engineering Experience May 21 Recovery Update May 17 Disaster Update Nebraska Disaster Resource Guide May 17 News Release FEMA Public Assistance Deadline Extended May 17 News Release Individual Assistance Now Available Until June 19 for Nebraskans May 16 News Release Announcement of Initial Public Notice May 16 News Release Two Disaster Recovery Centers in Dodge and Sarpy Counties Will Transition to Disaster Loan Outreach Centers May 15 News Release All Nebraska Disaster Recovery Centers to Close May 17 May 14 Disaster Update May 13 News Release Federal Disaster Assistance is for Nebraska Renters, Too May 10 News Release Potential options for removing sand deposited by floods May 10 News Release FEMA and SBA Provide Nearly $78 million for Nebraska Recovery May 10 Fact Sheet May 9 Fact Sheet May 8 Fact Sheet May 7 News Release Gov. Ricketts, State Agencies Form Task Force to Provide Housing Relief May 7 News Release Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations in Six Additional Counties May 7 News Release SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center to Close in Plattsmouth May 7 News Release Four Additional Counties Eligible for Public Assistance May 7 News Release DRC Changes in Boyd County May 7 Fact Sheet There's Still Time to Register for Help May 6 News Release Mold Will Continue to Grow Unless Effectively Cleaned May 6 News Release A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Custer County May 6 Fact Sheet May 3 Fact Sheet May 2 News Release Disaster Recovery Center in Douglas County will Transition to Disaster Loan Outreach Center May 2 News Release Disaster Recovery Center Hours Change in Nebraska May 2 News Release Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Antelope, Cuming and Pierce Counties May 2 Fact Sheet May 1 News Release Nebraska Department of Economic Development to Provide Disaster Recovery Housing Funds May 1 Fact Sheet Long Term Recovery Help Grows for Nebraska Storm Survivors April 30 News Release Disaster-Related Crisis Counseling Available April 30 News Release Houses of Worship May Apply for FEMA Public Assistance Grants April 30 Fact Sheet April 29 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open Disaster Recovery Centers in Madison, Platte and Saline Counties April 29 Fact Sheet April 26 News Release Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Boone, Burt, Knox and Nance Counties April 26 Fact Sheet April 25 Fact Sheet NFIP Increased Cost of Compliance Can Help with Rebuilding in Nebraska April 24 Fact Sheet Check Permit Requirements Before Rebuilding April 23 News Release Be Aware of Mold in Homes that Need Repair After Flooding April 23 News Release Request for Information Published April 23 Fact Sheet $50.6 Million Approved for Nebraskans After March Flooding April 23 Fact Sheet How to Buy Flood Insurance April 22 News Release Report “Orphaned Containers” from Flood to 1-877-253-2603 April 22 News Release $48 Million Approved for Nebraskans After March Flooding April 22 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open Disaster Recovery Centers in Boyd, Stanton Counties April 22 Fact Sheet April 19 News Release Disaster Recovery Center in Cass County Will Transition to Disaster Loan Outreach Center April 18 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open a Disaster Recovery Center in Hall County April 17 Fact Sheet Dollar and Energy Saving Loans Program April 17 News Release Multi-Agency Resource Center to Open in Lynch April 17 News Release Funds Available to Plant Severely Weather Damaged Acres to Cover Crops April 17 Fact Sheet Questions and Answers About FEMA Disaster Assistance April 16 News Release 20 Additional Nebraska Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Reimbursement for Repair, Replacement of Public Facilities April 16 News Release FEMA Is Hiring Disaster Recovery Workers in Nebraska April 15 News Release Let FEMA Know if Your Situation Changes April 12 News Release Deadline approaching for carcass removal April 12 News Release SBA Disaster Loans Fuel Recovery; May Open Door to Additional FEMA Benefits April 12 News Release AmeriCorps and United Way Help Organize Volunteers for Flood Relief Efforts April 11 News Release Multi-Agency Resource Center to Open in Niobrara April 11 News Release Multi-Agency Resource Center to Open in Columbus April 11 News Release Additional Counties Eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance April 11 News Release Mobile Workforce Center Available to Workers Impacted by Floods April 10 News Release Gov. Ricketts Extends Emergency Relief Executive Orders April 10 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open Disaster Recovery Centers in Butler, Custer, Nemaha and Richardson Counties April 10 News Release Nebraskans: Be Alert to Disaster-Related Scams and Fraud April 9 News Release Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available to Nebraskans in 15 Counties and Santee Sioux Nation April 9 Fact Sheet Understanding Your FEMA Letter April 9 News Release Disaster Recovery Grants Are Available To Day Care Providers Affected By Disaster April 8 Fact Sheet FEMA Extends Deadline for Public Entities, Nonprofit Organizations to Request Public Assistance Grants April 8 News Release Private Nonprofits, Including Faith-Based Organizations, May Apply for FEMA Public Assistance Grants April 8 Fact Sheet April 6 News Release 50 Nebraska Counties Eligible for FEMA Reimbursement for Repair, Replacement of Public Facilities April 6 Fact Sheet April 5 News Release Nebraska Energy Office Offers Flood Assistance April 5 Fact Sheet FEMA Public Assistance Program in Nebraska April 5 News Release Rebuilding? Check with Floodplain Manager About Permit April 4 News Release NDOT Announces Website for Flooding Information April 4 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Buffalo, Knox, Saunders and Washington Counties April 4 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open a Disaster Recovery Center in Dodge County April 4 Fact Sheet FEMA Individuals and Households Program in Nebraska April 3 Fact Sheet April 2 News Release Debris Removal a Priority for Communities after Nebraska Flooding April 2 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open a Disaster Recovery Center in Dodge County April 2 Fact Sheet State, Federal Agencies Coordinating Recovery Efforts April 1 News Release USDA provides support to Nebraska March 31 News Release 6 More Counties, Santee Sioux Nation Added for Disaster Assistance in Nebraska March 31 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open a Disaster Recovery Center in Cass County March 29 News Release Public Assistance Applicant Briefings Schedule Set March 29 News Release VOAD to Open MARC in Valley March 29 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Will Open a Disaster Recovery Center in Sarpy County March 29 News Release Nebraskans Impacted by Recent Weather May Be Eligible for Extension of Time for Coverage on the Health Insurance Exchange March 28 News Release USDA Approves Disaster SNAP, School Meals Waiver for Nebraska Disaster Areas March 28 News Release State of Nebraska and FEMA Open First Disaster Recovery Center to Help Flood Survivors March 28 News Release Nebraska Department of Transportation Announces Emergency Repairs to Begin in the Omaha Metro Area March 27 News Release NDEQ, DHHS Providing Free Water Testing March 28, 29 and April 1, 2 for Private Well Owners Impacted by Flood March 27 News Release Issued jointly from NEMA, FEMA and the Nebraska Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (NEVOAD) March 27 News Release Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available to Workers Impacted by Floods March 26 News Release The Impact of Recent Nebraska Flooding Still Being Assessed March 26 News Release As flood waters recede, danger levels increase for farmers/ranchers March 25 News Release New emergency assistance fund to support NU students, employees facing sudden hardship March 25 News Release SBA to Open Business Recovery Center in Bellevue to Help Businesses Impacted by the Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds and Flooding March 25 News Release State Response: How to Get Assistance March 24 News Release State Response: By the Numbers March 24 FEMA News Release FEMA Teams Canvassing Disaster-Designated Counties to Help Survivors March 23 News Release State Response to Severe Weather Continues March 23 FEMA News Release Impacted by Recent Flooding? Here’s how to Apply for Help March 22 News Release Safe Driving Encouraged March 22 News Release Support Urged for #NebraskaStrong Day March 21 News Release FEMA Disaster Declaration Approved for Part of Nebraska Affected by Weather Events March 21 News Release National Guard Completes Successful Hay Drop in Colfax County March 20 News Release #NebraskaStrong Drive for Flood Relief Friday March 20 News Release Tax Commissioner Grants Specific Relief March 20 News Release Nebraskans, Others Step Up to Help Flood Victims March 19 News Release FEMA, Vice President Coming to Flood-Ravaged State March 18 News Release Nebraskans Band Together to Help Flood Victims March 17 News Release By the Numbers - Nebraska's Historic Floods March 16 News Release Update on State Response to Historically Catastrophic Weather Events
