WASHINGTON (KCAU) — President Joe Biden has granted a major disaster declaration to the state of Nebraska following the severe weather last week. This makes federal funding available to areas affected by the storms and tornadoes in the state of Nebraska.
Governor Jim Pillen requested federal assistance Thursday. In a statement today, he said he appreciates getting the funding and that it will be used to help people affected by the storm.
The state’s two senators and three representatives signed a letter to the president Friday in support of Pillen’s request.
“Recovery from these tornadoes and severe storms will require significant time and resources and we expect that more thorough damage assessments will show additional needs above those outlined,” the letter reads in part. “That said, the people of Nebraska have once again shown America their resilience. This is an opportunity for the federal government to join with the state in these restoration efforts.”
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, nearly 400 homes in Nebraska were impacted, with almost 160 destroyed.
