Governor Declares State of Emergency Following Spring Storms

 (Lincoln, Neb.) Photo Gallery - Gov. Dave Heineman has declared a state of emergency in response to severe spring storms that started June 5 and continued through the night of June 10. Storms produced high winds, heavy rain, flooding, and hail in central and western Nebraska.

Affected counties include Custer, Morrill, Garden, and Scotts Bluff Counties. Storms caused significant public and individual damages. An emergency declaration allows access to state and federal resources.

The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is working with local emergency managers to identify the scope of the damages.  Damage assessment teams will be traveling from Lincoln to the affected areas to do preliminary assessments with local officials on Monday.