Nebraska Emergency Management Agency

Gov. Jim Pillen has requested a disaster designation from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to support producers impacted by Nebraska’s March and April wildfires. The request covers Garden, Grant, Lincoln and Morrill counties.

Gov. Pillen met with local leaders in Oshkosh today to discuss wildfire recovery efforts. He was joined by Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton, Nebraska National Guard Adjutant General Craig Strong, NEMA Assistant Director Erv Portis and Sen. Paul Strommen.

More: https://nema.nebraska.gov/articles.php?nid=379

⚠️Severe weather remains possible through Friday⚠️

Damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding are the primary threats, with an isolated tornado also possible. The greatest chance for severe storms will be on Friday.

🌧️Flash Flood Watch
🕐Thursday, 1 PM – Friday, 4 AM

Please review the National Weather Service slides included in this post for location-specific details and timing information.

Stay weather aware, have multiple ways to receive warnings, and be prepared to take action if severe weather develops in your area.

🐾June is National Pet Preparedness Month!🐾

Take time to build a pet emergency kit, update ID tags and microchip information, and create a plan for where your pets will go during an emergency. Prepared pets are protected pets!

Learn more about keeping your pets safe before, during, and after emergencies: https://www.ready.gov/animals

Fire danger will be elevated across much of Nebraska today, especially in western and central portions of the state where “high” to “very high” rangeland fire danger is expected this afternoon. Nebraska alone accounts for roughly half of all wildfires in the US so far this year, making today a good reminder to use extra caution with any outdoor burning. If you have been or plan on doing pile burning, now is the time to stay vigilant. And if you have burned recently, continue checking those piles to make sure they are completely out. Dry, windy conditions can quickly reignite lingering heat.

Memorial Day weekend is here, Nebraska!

Wherever you’re headed, stay safe:
• Buckle up and drive distraction-free
• Stay weather aware during outdoor activities

Have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Heartland United Way has launched the United After the Storm Fund to support families impacted by the May 17 tornado near St. Libory.

Help local families rebuild and recover: www.heartlandunitedway.org/stlibory

🌡️Heat Safety Week ☀️: Exposure to both smoke and heat can be a greater health risk than either one alone – these strategies can help you stay safe.